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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $117,250 total settlements.
Colbert, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025861/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 14, 2017
Martinez, Samy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024373/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2016, ended April 12, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Colon, Albert Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301627/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 27, 2016
Dos Santos, Casey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306959/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 26, 2013, ended December 18, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Hart et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02628,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$59,750 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiffs on the street, searched them, put them in a police van, and then sprayed Plaintiff 1 in the face with pepper spray. Plaintiffs were taken to the 48th precinct, where Plaintiff 2 was issued a summons and released, and the summons was later dismissed for facial insufficiency. Plaintiff 1 was charged with false charges that were ACD'd.