Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Evans, Oraya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150129/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, January 31, 2022
Alston, Clayton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150342/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 5, 2021, ended March 10, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2019, defendant POs approached the plaintiff when he was standing in a group with several other individuals. Defendants purported that plaintiff was engaging in gambling and based on defendants' false statements, the NY County District Attorney's office chose to prosecute plaintiff. Plaintiff was released on his own recognizance at arraignment. Plaintiff was incarcerated for around 28 hours, and he attended multiple court appearances before all charged were sealed and dismissed on August 13, 2019.
Watkins, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158123/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, November 3, 2020, ended August 16, 2022
$25,000 Settlement