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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $40,500 total settlements.
Reynolds, Raye vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07502,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended April 8, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with his friends and cousin when Defendant Officers told him to leave the area because there was a murder in the vicinity. Defendant Officers then punched, kicked, kneed the Plaintiff and transported him to the 71st precinct. Plaintiff was arraigned and accused of violating New York Penal Law 120.05 Assault in the Second Degree. Criminal case was dismissed and sealed in July 2014
Young, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03702,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 15, 2013, ended May 8, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer asked Plaintiff what he was "doing out here" and Plaintiff asked what kind of a question is that. Defendant Officer then told Plaintiff that he was going to jail and he slammed Plaintiff to the ground. Officer searched Plaintiff and found no contraband. Plaintiff received an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.
Whiteley, Kenny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2013, ended October 24, 2013
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2013, Plaintiff riding in a car with this aunt and uncle when it was pulled over. Plaintiff was removed from the car and illegally searched. Finding nothing, the officers threw Plaintiff to the ground and punched him in the face. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st Precinct where he was held in extremely tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and other charges, and after 36 hours was released. No disposition for the charges is listed.