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 4 known lawsuits, $995,000 total settlements.
H.,d., et al. vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07698,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 3, 2016, ended April 10, 2019
$950,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Class action by LAS challenging the constitutionality of NYPL 240.37-Loitering for the Purposes of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense. Contact Cynthia for more information on the defendants.
Quinonez, Roosevelt vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04275,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2016, ended December 15, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff, accused him of throwing something in a nearby trash, and then walked over to the trashcan and returned with a ziplock bag containing a small amount of crack cocaine. Officers arrested Plaintiff and charged him with possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree but due to many inconsistencies and changing stories in the officer's case, the charges were dismissed.
Chaar, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023058/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 11, 2016
Rodriguez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302229/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 22, 2013, ended November 12, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint