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 6 known lawsuits, $60,500 total settlements.
Coward, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04848,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016, ended July 12, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was walking and accused him of being in possession of crack cocaine that was found inside a locked van he had no association with. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 71st Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with 220.03, which was later dismissed.
Lee, Malika vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03755,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 17, 2014, ended November 25, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2013, the Plaintiff was falsely arrested on the criminal charge of possessing marijuana. She was held for almost 34 hrs at the central booking center and released after the arrangement at the criminal court. Nine court appearances and 15 months later, all charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Greaves v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04867,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Horvath v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06005,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Badger et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 06CV06003,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiffs' home with guns drawn, assaulted and tightly handcuffed all 3 Plaintiffs, searched their home for an hour, damaging property, and then took plaintiffs to the 71st Precinct, and then Central Booking where they were released because the DA declined to Prosecute Plaintiffs.
Long v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation