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 2 known lawsuits, $177,500 total settlements.
Lawson, Donovan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502033/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 19, 2016, ended August 1, 2017
$170,000 Settlement
Jordan, Orpheus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00708,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2013, ended October 14, 2013
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 4 2011, Plaintiff was on a subway platform when he was approached by NYPD officers. They immediately tightly cuffed him, illegally searched his body and pockets, and held him for about ten minutes until a voice came over the police radio saying another suspect was in custody. When Plaintiff went into the transit police office of the station to register a complaint, where he was verbally abused and pushed out to platform. Officers threatened his life if he continued to complain. No charges were ever filed.