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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $74,251 total settlements.
Stainback, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05778,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2014, ended June 4, 2015
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants stopped plaintiff and his friend without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. During the search plaintiff informed defendants that he had a knife with a blade less than 4 inches. Defendants claimed plaintiff made ìfurtiveî movements. Charges were dismissed and sealed after 10 months.
Belle v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV03531,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$38,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers attacked, searched, and assaulted Plaintiff while he was standing with a group of other individuals. Plaintiff was taken to the 60th Precinct, strip searched, and charged him with criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degrees, which were later dismissed on a motion by the DA.
Cooper v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04873,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$9,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant unlawfully arrested and assaulted plaintiff without probable cause and then falsely charged him with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Evans v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00001,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Guillaume v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02895,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached, asked for identification, and complied. When plaintiff questioned the encounter, defendants assaulted him. Defendants then informed Kings County Das plaintiff committed the offenses of attempted assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Case was resolved by ACD.