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 2 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.
Lyons, Aisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04625,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2013, ended December 13, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers entered the Plaintiff's home with guns drawn. They arrested the Plaintiff and sent her to the 42nd Precinct. Plaintiff was detained at the precinct for fours hours until she was given a desk appearance ticket. When the Plaintiff arrived in court, the District Attorney declined to Prosecute.
Natera et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01299,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff 1 was walking on the street when defendant officers approached him. Having previously arrested plaintiff three times for possession of marijuana, defendant officers falsely accused plaintiff 1 of having possession of marijuana this time when plaintiff 1 had no drugs. Plaintiff 1 was then assaulted and was hospitalized for his injuries. Plaintiff 2 came to the hospital to see plaintiff 1 where plaintiff 2 was also assaulted by the defendant officers. Plaintiff 1 was charged with possession of marijuana, tampering evidence, and others and all charges were dismissed later.