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, $11,000 total settlements.
Anderson, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01619,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 11, 2014, ended July 23, 2014
$11,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 24, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully riding his bicycle on a Brooklyn street.
Defendant NYPD officers Seamus McHugh and James Knoebel were driving in an unmarked car behind Plaintiff and began driving aggressively near Plaintiff. When McHugh and Knoebel then honked at Plaintiff, he raised his middle finger in their direction. In apparent retaliation, the officers accelerated their car to pass and then block Plaintiff. They exited the car and charged toward Plaintiff -- without NYPD uniforms -- one of them shouting "Who's the fucking guy now?" and "You should be in the bike lane!" When Plaintiff informed McHugh and Knoebel that there was no bike lane available, one of the officers told Plaintiff's acqua...
Black et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04007,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forced their way into Plaintiff's home, searched it, grabbed, injured, and arrested Plaintiff and brought him to the 73rd Precinct. Plaintiff charged with false charges and subjected to multiple strip searches while held at RNDC until the charges were terminated in plaintiff's favor . While at RNDC, Plaintiff was attacked by other detainees while the Correction Officers watched and failed to intervene. On a second incident, Defendant Officers again forced their way into plaintiff's apartment, arrested him, and took him to the 73rd precinct for questioning, until he was released without being charged with a crime.