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 4 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Hankerson, Theresa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514975/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 26, 2019
Fraser, Lyndon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 14, 2015, ended April 7, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant police officer pulled over plaintiff and requested plaintiff's identification and vehicle registration. Plaintiff complies; plaintiff is sprayed with OC spray, physically assaulted, handcuffed and transported to central booking. Plaintiff was charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest. The case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Chepilko, Sergei vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 15, 2015, ended October 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2011, Plaintiff was selling photographs on the street in Kings County, NY. NYPD PO Burton approached Plaintiff and stated Plaintiff was not a licensed vendor and therefore was prohibited from selling photos. Plaintiff tried to write PO Burton’s badge number down. PO Burton handcuffed Plaintiff and dragged him to a group of NYPD officers. The officers kicked Plaintiff’s legs and did not address Plaintiff’s complaints of overly-tight handcuffs. Later, while in a holding cell, NYPD Sgt. Cohen made a statement that Plaintiff considered a sexual threat. Plaintiff was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct which were both dismissed.
Allen v. City of New York
Case # 506904/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings
Complaint