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 2 known lawsuits, $15,500 total settlements.
Funches, Russell vs Det. Corso, Douglas, et al.
Case # 15CV02688,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 26, 2015, ended June 16, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Undercover Officers knocked on Plaintiff's door and claimed someone told them to come there. Plaintiff refused to let them in and they exchanged words. Defendant Officers came back later and knocked in the door with guns drawn, assaulting Plaintiff and his guests, and searching the apartment and destroying property. Officers then handcuffed Plaintiff and his guests, searched their pockets, found a crack pipe in one of the guest's pockets, and took them all to the precinct. Plaintiff was charged with drug related crimes and was harassed by police officers on future occasions.
Richardson, Eric vs Detective Mcbride, Edward, et al.
Case # 14CV04465,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2014, ended January 26, 2015
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over a motor vehicle, in which Plaintiff was a passenger, searched Plaintiff's person and the car, arrested him on false drug sale and possession charges, which were eventually dismissed.