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, $21,750 total settlements.
Shell, Nina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00639,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2014, ended July 2, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 5, 2013, plaintiff was sleeping at a friend’s house when she was awoken by a loud banging on the front door to the apartment. Defendant police officers entered plaintiff's home and arrested her. They transported her to the 75th precinct where she was searched again, pedigreed and placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where she remained until she was released the following day without ever being provided any explanation for her arrest. Defendants completed paperwork where they falsely swore that plaintiff committed a crime.
Garrett, Rubin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03965,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2013, ended March 3, 2014
$6,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 17, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully outside premises. At the above time and place, Defendants, members of the NYPD, unlawfully and without reasonable suspicion or probable cause approached Plaintiff and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct, where he was strip-searched, and his body was violated by an officer who inserted his fingers in Plaintiff’s rectum.