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 2 known lawsuits, $8,000 total settlements.
Wilson, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01141,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2015, ended September 26, 2016
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers shouted at Plaintiff to freeze and Plaintiff started running away but stopped and laid down in the fetal position after half a block. Defendant officers then approached, assaulted him, and took him to the 75th Precinct and then the hospital. Plaintiff had criminal charges filed against him that were ACD'd.
Pollydore, Ray vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06635,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2013, ended May 22, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2012, Plaintiff scolded his 12 year old son in his home. No more than 2 hours later, Plaintiff realized his son was missing and went to the 75th precinct, where he was told he had to wait to file a report. NYPD Officers found Plaintiff's son and then arrested Plaintiff and charged him with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. After 24 hours in custody, Plaintiff was released and all charges were ultimately dismissed.