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 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Linton, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02556,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 12, 2015, ended February 24, 2016
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 20th, 2014, plaintiff Linton was arrested and brought to the 67th precinct in Brooklyn, NY. While at the precinct, plaintiff was placed in a holding cell in handcuffs. Plaintiff was struck in the face by defendant POs. Plaintiff was restrained on a stretcher and brought to Kings County Hospital center where he would be admitted for five days and treated for a subdural brain hemorrhage.
Gardner, Shameka, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01334,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2015, ended August 15, 2016
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2012, defendant officers had kicked in plaintiff Shameka Gardner's door to her home, pulled plaintiff's hair, and detained plaintiff. Officers proceeded to detain both plaintiff's children and brought them to the 73rd Precinct. Plaintiff had been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. These charges were subsequently dismissed. / On July 30, 2012, defendant officers dragged plaintiff Sharon Hart out of her home and into a police car. She was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. She did not possess any controlled substances constructively or otherwise. All charges against Plaintiff were adjourned in contemplation ...