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 3 known lawsuits, $63,500 total settlements.
Andino, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026309/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$8,500 Settlement
Paul, Anthony Andre, et al. as Co-Adm of Paul, Anthony Andre Ii (deceased ) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01952,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 4, 2016
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers were called to a three-quarter house in response to an Emotionally Disturbed Person. They found Plaintiff, the EDP, locked naked in his room. Defendant Officers made multiple attempts to enter the room even though the Plaintiff posed no threat. Eventually officers used a blade to cut open to door and cut Plaintiff multiple times. Once they entered, they used excessive force and tasers to arrest him, take him into custody, and bring him to the hospital. Plaintiff died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.
Gardner, Shameka, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01334,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2015, ended August 15, 2016
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2012, defendant officers had kicked in plaintiff Shameka Gardner's door to her home, pulled plaintiff's hair, and detained plaintiff. Officers proceeded to detain both plaintiff's children and brought them to the 73rd Precinct. Plaintiff had been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. These charges were subsequently dismissed. / On July 30, 2012, defendant officers dragged plaintiff Sharon Hart out of her home and into a police car. She was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. She did not possess any controlled substances constructively or otherwise. All charges against Plaintiff were adjourned in contemplation ...