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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Benjamin, Rovert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528540/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 5, 2023
Adams, Derrick, et al. vs City of New York et al.
Case # 521291/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 6, 2020, ended October 21, 2021
$70,000 Settlement
Mercado, Louie M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512683/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 6, 2020
Scott, Vanessa et al. vs Po Woodard, Brett, et al.
Case # 527214/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 17, 2020
Blocker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2019, ended June 16, 2021
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2019, officers in an unmarked car yelled at Mr. Blocker as he was walking down the street, at which point, he ran. Officers Twohig, Scribner, Hui, and Woodard failed to inform Mr. Blocker of their identity. As Mr. Blocker was crossing the street, he was struck by the unmarked vehicle, and continued running. He was then struck by a taser and arrested with handcuffs applied too tightly. He then began to bleed but was not immediately brought to a hospital. Hours later, Mr. Blocker was brought to the hospital where he remained in handcuffs and shackles. At the precinct, Mr. Blocker was informed he was arrested because he was parked in front of a school where he tossed a gun, which was a false statem...