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.
Dinkins, Shaquille vs Detective Brust, Albert, et al.
Case # 16CV01368,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 23, 2016, ended September 21, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Dinkins v. Brust et al
Case # 16CV01368,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers showed Plaintiff a video on Facebook of an assault where he identified himself as watching a girl fight. The detectives acknowledged that even though Plaintiff didn't do anything they were going to charge him with a crime. They put Plaintiff in an illegal line-up, and charged him with the assault, which was later dismissed.
Dinkins v. Brust et al
Case # 15CV08847,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Detectives at the 88th precinct showed Plaintiff a video of an assault where Plaintiff identified himself as an onlooker. However, detectives charged him with assault and put him in an illegal lineup. The case was later dismissed.