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 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.
Nelson, Lavelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004973-2015,
Civil Court - New York, March 11, 2015
Castro, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05171,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 14, 2014, ended May 13, 2015
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 20, 2014, Plaintiff exited his home on 144th Street, New York, NY, and defendants Gonzalez and Robinson ran up to the Plaintiff and physically grabbed and accosted the Plaintiff. Robinson punched Plaintiff two or three times in the face with a closed fist, and Robinson and Gonzalez physically tackled Plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested. Officer Gonzalez signed a criminal complaint with false statements. Defendants provided false, fabricated, and "planted" evidence to concoct false charges against the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged by the Defendants with various crimes and violations. Plaintiff was held in custody for approximately 14 hours before he was released from cus...