Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $187,500 total settlements.
Dyson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05679,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 18, 2011, ended October 2, 2013
$175,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)
Description: Plaintiff flagged down police officers to help him and then was searched and assaulted by them, sustaining very severe injuries.
Fofana, Ismael
Case # 113546/2009,
Supreme Court - New York, September 30, 2009, ended January 15, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Taylor, Brian Quincy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 103161/2008,
Supreme Court - New York, March 11, 2008, ended March 5, 2013
Administrative Closing