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.
Fredericks, Nigel vs Detective Officer John Doe, et al.
Case # 21CV01307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2021
Complaint
Fields, Tracey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00659,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 11, 2014, ended November 21, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2012, defendant police officers approached plaintiff and, without justification or provocation, attacked plaintiff viciously, beat him with their batons, fists and feet and slammed him onto the ground face first, stomped on him and continued to beat him. Defendants then arrested and dragged plaintiff to a waiting police car and transported him to the 75th precinct before transporting him to central booking. Defendants levied false charges of assault against a police officer on the plaintiff. Plaintiff was arraigned on September 27, 2012, and, several months later, his case was dismissed.
Fashakin, Jannet vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05699,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2012, plaintiff called the police regarding a break in at 177 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (On July 10 and 12, 2012, individuals witnessed Kissia Diomande break into a second floor apartment of the building, managed by Ayoola Realty which is owned by plaintiff.) Officers, including Lerte and Hussain, told plaintiff a trespasser has 24 hours to leave the premises, and if Diomande had not left the premises by 6 P.M. on July 20, 2012, to call the police. On July 20, 2012, plaintiff called the police because Diomande had not vacated the apartment. Officers, including McGrath, arrived and told plaintiff he was overruling the officers from the previous day and Diomande would be allowed to stay. On July...
Caines et al v. New York City et al
Case # 12CV03273,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation