Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Williams, Darrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09644,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 15, 2016, ended June 28, 2018
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: After exiting a subway train at the 125th Street Station, plainclothes Defendant Officer approached and arrested Plaintiff who was walking down the platform. Defendant Officer falsely alleged that Plaintiff put his hand in Officer's pocket and was trying to steal a cell phone, and charged Plaintiff with 165.25 (1) Jostling and 155.30 (5) Attempted Grand Larceny. After spending time at Manhattan Central Booking and appearing in court on two subsequent occasions, all charges were dismissed.
Kelley, Leonard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158124/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, September 8, 2014, ended June 22, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 9, 2014, at approximately 9:15AM, the plaintiff, Leonard Kelley, was lawfully present on a subway train at the Union Square Subway station in New York, when he was unlawfully stopped, searched, and physically and verbally assaulted by the defendants, New York City police officers. The plaintiff was subsequently handcuffed and arrested by the defendants without a warrant or legal justification, before being transported to a police precinct, held in a holding cell and booking and courthouse before being released. During the assault, the defendants repeatedly called the plaintiff names, threatened the plaintiff, and such assault took place in public in front of others who knew the plaintiff, which ...