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 5 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Bare, Ramon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157426/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, September 9, 2021
Martinez, Edickson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157427/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, September 9, 2021
Marrero, Anibal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV06091,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 29, 2020
Blocker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2019
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2019, officers in an unmarked car yelled at Mr. Blocker as he was walking down the street, at which point, he ran. Officers Twohig, Scribner, Hui, and Woodard failed to inform Mr. Blocker of their identity. As Mr. Blocker was crossing the street, he was struck by the unmarked vehicle, and continued running. He was then struck by a taser and arrested with handcuffs applied too tightly. He then began to bleed but was not immediately brought to a hospital. Hours later, Mr. Blocker was brought to the hospital where he remained in handcuffs and shackles. At the precinct, Mr. Blocker was informed he was arrested because he was parked in front of a school where he tossed a gun, which was a false statem...
James v. Ates et al
Case # 12CV00759,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint