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 4 known lawsuits, $74,500 total settlements.
Lopez, Steve vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV09339,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 31, 2023
Wilder, Jahlon T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152384/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, March 12, 2015, ended May 12, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Banks, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03207,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 25, 2014, ended September 27, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Shinaul, Georgia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08615,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 10, 2013, ended June 16, 2014
$67,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2010, Plaintiffs were inside their home when the defendant officers broke down the front door. Defendants aggressively entered the apartment and began terrorizing the plaintiffs. Defendants had a search warrant that had been procured by knowingly providing false information to a Criminal Court judge. Defendants unlawfully searched Plaintiffs' apartment and no contraband was found. Nonetheless, defendants handcuffed Plaintiffs and took them into custody, despite lacking probable cause. They were transported to the precinct where Plaintiffs Johnson and Gaddy were released directly from the precinct, while Plaintiffs Shinaul and Kemble were put through the booking system at Manhattan Central Booking...