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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $7,500 total settlements.
Roper, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 722235/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 27, 2022
Maier, Kathleen M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03405,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 12, 2016, ended November 14, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2015, while on her way to the laundromat, plaintiff was approached by four police officers in the doorway of her house. The officers told plaintiff she was under arrest even though they did not have an arrest warrant for her. They searched plaintiff's bag, handcuffed her, and placed her into a police van. The arrest report states that plaintiff was arrested for violating a court order of protection. Upon being taken to a precinct, plaintiff was searched and placed in a cell. At central booking, plaintiff was told that her arrest had been dismissed prior to arraignment and she was released through a backdoor.