Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $255,000 total settlements.
Benson, Laquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506147/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 17, 2020
Flowers, Antoine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301373/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 30, 2015, ended July 5, 2018
$50,000 Settlement
Barkley, Rashawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303376/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 27, 2014, ended August 23, 2017
$65,000 Settlement
Smith v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07452,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Giles v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV00936,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$80,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation