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 4 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Delarosa, Angel et Al vs City of New York, et Al .
Case # 817138/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 30, 2023
Sanders, James E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509072/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Church Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, when several defendant NYPD officers stopped plaintiff while he was legally operating a vehicle. With no probable cause or otherwise lawful suspicion the officers ordered the plaintiff to step out of the vehicle. The plaintiff complied and he was searched, including his vehicle. He was then transferred to the precinct. Two months later all charges were dismissed.
Malusson, Tyrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516379/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 15, 2019
Francis-Steele, Tyree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05650,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 26, 2015, ended November 29, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff went to the 71st Precinct to pick up his friend's belongings when the officer at the desk became upset that other friends were being too loud. Plaintiff was then placed in handcuffs, taken into custody, and charged with Dis Con and Trespass, which were dismissed.