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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Gardner, Janice, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06476,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2017
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were attending a family picnic when an unknown individual sexually harassed and assaulted one of the plaintiffs. The family jumped in trying to protect the plaintiff. The defendant police officers arrived on the scene and indiscriminately attacked the plaintiffs with punches and mace. The plaintiffs were arrested and taken to Brooklyn Central Booking. They were charged with assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of governmental administration. The charges are still pending.
Smith, Noah, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01563,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2015, ended January 20, 2016
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully exiting 315 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn when defendant entered the lobby from the front and back doors. Defendants threw plaintiff to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. Defendants refused to tell plaintiff why he was being arrested.
Johnson, Ricky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151045/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, February 13, 2014, ended September 16, 2014
$12,500 Settlement