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, $50,001 total settlements.
Baxter, Rasheen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01027,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2015, ended May 16, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers, without identifying themselves, aggressively jumped out of their vehicle towards Plaintiff and out of fear he rode away on his bike. A second vehicle approached Plaintiff and when he saw that they were police he dismounted and raised his hands. Officers then assaulted Plaintiff, took him to the 120th precinct, denied him medical attention, strip-searched him, and charged him with 195.05, 205.30, TAX 1814(b, and TAX 1814(h), which was later dismissed.
Shorter v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04793,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation