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.
'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, $49,000 total settlements.
Rucker, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00517,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 26, 2016, ended October 4, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: On June 17, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, who was then fourteen years old, was a lawful pedestrian on East Broadway, near Essex Street, when defendant officers approached him, made rude comments about his weight, then arrested him for talking back. Plaintiff was held handcuffed for a bit until being released with no charges. 2nd incident: On July 5, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, was a lawful pedestrian on Madison Street, near East Broadway, when Defendant officers approached hum, assaulted him, arrested him, took him to the 13th Precinct, and then released him later without being charged.
Roberts, Cliff vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02750,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2013, ended June 10, 2013
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 27, 2011, Plaintiff was eating a piece of fried chicken in his vehicle on the street. Defendant Thompson, who believed that the piece of chicken was an illegal drug, rushed toward the car. Defendant Thompson demanded that Plaintiff exit the vehicle, and Plaintiff complied. Even though Plaintiff had nothing dangerous or unlawful, Defendant Thompson arrested Plaintiff without probable cause. Defendant Thompson tightly handcuffed Plaintiff and refused Plaintiff’s requests that Defendant Thompson loosen the cuffs. Plaintiff was transported to a local area NYPD station house. Plaintiff was then taken to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment for injuries caused by the overly tight handcuf...