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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $580,509 total settlements.
Hunter, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2017, ended May 2, 2019
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2015 at approximately 12:15 am, the plaintiff was leaving a empty lot where a barbeque had been held by his friends. Several 67th Precinct officers rushed the lot and began searching the barbeque attendees. Officers pushed the plaintiff up against a fence and searched his pockets, and after finding half a marijuana cigarette, brought the plaintiff to the 67 Precinct. The plaintiff voiced his displeasure at being accosted and searched for no reason, and after being pushed into a holding cell, was beaten around the face and body by several officers (including Officers Dalsh Veve, Joel Crooms, and Matthew Hauswirth). The plaintiff was left with swelling and bleeding to his face and mouth, as well as a...
Theodat, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03977,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 22, 2016, ended June 26, 2019
$523,509 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer stopped Plaintiff on the street, searched him, and handcuffed him using excessive force. Plaintiff was taken into custody and detained at a precinct before being given a DAT for criminal possession of marijuana, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Joseph, Jarreth vs Police Lieutenant Bute, Mauvin, et al.
Case # 16CV02004,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 2, 2016, ended April 18, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 15, 2014, Defendant Lt. Mauvin Bute and additional Defendant officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's home. They frisked Plaintiff, threatening & cursing at him, removed him to the hallway outside his apartment, handcuffed him, and searched his apartment. During this search, officers removed $8000 from Plaintiff's home. Plaintiff was then transferred to the 67th Precinct, where Defendant Bute & other Defendant officers repeatedly struck & kicked Plaintiff on his head and body. Based on false statements by Bute, Defendant PO Andreas Sargent, & others, Plaintiff was criminally prosecuted; this criminal case was terminated in his favor and dismissed on April 17, 2015.
Francois, Herminson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014274/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2015, ended April 19, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Burts, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159321/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, October 15, 2013
Complaint