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, $47,500 total settlements.
Mcwilliams, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00335,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 24, 2017, ended October 9, 2017
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street when the defendant officer grabbed him without warning stating the plaintiff fit the description of an individual carrying a firearm. The plaintiff was handcuffed, searched, nothing was found, and was transported to the 25th Precinct. The defendant officer made false statements. The DA declined to prosecute.
Williams, Rashaad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08643,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 6, 2013, ended May 15, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 17th, 2012, Plaintiff left his apartment building when he was arrested without probable cause by NYPD Detective Christophe McNicholas and others. He was handcuffed excessively tightly, strip searched, and then falsely charged with the sale of a controlled substance.