Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $67,500 total settlements.
Walston, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05203,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 23, 2015, ended May 12, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was sitting on a park bench, searched him, then strip searched him in plain view of others, tightly handcuffed him and took him to the 41st precinct. Plaintiff was charged with criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance, which were later dismissed.
Whylie, Haywood, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025055/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 3, 2014, ended August 4, 2015
$45,000 Settlement