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, $20,000 total settlements.
Bernard P. Gold, et al. vs P.O. Ha, Hyonjin, Shield #14905, et al.
Case # 16CV03862,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 14, 2016, ended August 29, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was at a Mets ball game with his son when he was bothered by the person sitting behind him and went to move seats. The defendant officers approached the plaintiff and told the plaintiff that he had to leave the game. When the plaintiff was exiting with his son, one of the defendant officers asked for the tickets the plaintiff had, but the plaintiff refused and then defendant Officer Ha used force to handcuff the plaintiff. The plaintiff's son began filming the incident and Officer Ha smacked the phone out of his hand smashing it on the ground. The plaintiffs were searched and then taken to the 110th Precinct where they were issued a summons for trespassing. The charges were dismissed and sealed.
Quiles et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV00995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Complaint,
Stipulation of Dismissal