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.
Ragland, Craig Millington vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 535201/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 8, 2022
Cruz, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV03367,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021
Complaint