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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $42,500 total settlements.
Jordan, Orpheus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00708,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2013, ended October 14, 2013
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 4 2011, Plaintiff was on a subway platform when he was approached by NYPD officers. They immediately tightly cuffed him, illegally searched his body and pockets, and held him for about ten minutes until a voice came over the police radio saying another suspect was in custody. When Plaintiff went into the transit police office of the station to register a complaint, where he was verbally abused and pushed out to platform. Officers threatened his life if he continued to complain. No charges were ever filed.
Ballard, Clinton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01384,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 23, 2012, ended April 25, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
