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, $201,500 total settlements.
Monterey, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04477,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 15, 2017, ended February 20, 2020
$186,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending to a friend during a medical emergency and approached a police officer, asking whether or not he could retrieve his friend's belongings before his friend was taken to the hospital. Plaintiff was then allegedly thrown to the ground, kicked, and punched by several police officers. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and charged with obstructing government administration, dis con, resisting arrest, and harassment. During his arraignment, police officers stated that plaintiff had pushed Defendant Sergeant Hart. Charges were then adjourned in contemplation of dismissal after five court appearances.
Thorpe, Sheldan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022709/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2015, ended October 5, 2016
$15,000 Settlement