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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $40,750 total settlements.
Christian, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01028,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 23, 2016, ended March 28, 2017
$750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the first occasion, Plaintiff was arrested by PO Kennedy while lawfully playing his violin on a subway platform. He was taken to a precinct and given a DAT that was later dismissed. On a second incident, Plaintiff saw officers in an NYPD cruiser yelling at day laborers. Plaintiff followed on his bike to record the incident and ask the officer for his badge number. PO Chatterton pulled Plaintiff over, took his ID, and wrote down his name.
Van Voast, Holly vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03280,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 20, 2013, ended October 4, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint