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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Morgan, Deon vs City of New York et al.
Case # 572978/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 27, 2023
Jones, Tony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV02746,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2022, ended September 22, 2023
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 25, 2021 Plaintiff Tony Jones was locking up in his motorbike while standing on a public sidewalk. NYPD officers Farrell, Hui, Fowler and Kerr approached Plaintiff and requested to see the bike's registration. Plaintiff told Officer Hui the paperwork was in his car nearby and the officer indicated he could go retrieve the paperwork. Plaintiff began walking to the car when Defendant Farrell allegedly grabbed and slammed him to the ground. Within seconds all four officers using force including punches, and hand and harm strikes against plaintiff, who was not resisting. Eventually plaintiff was put in handcuffs by Defendant Farrell who remained on top of him, kneeling on his back for several min...