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.
'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, $50,002 total settlements.
Knight, Jackey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03134,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 14, 2013, ended February 14, 2014
$40,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 16, 2023, at around 8.30 p.m., Jackey Knight parked his car at a parking space a few houses from his girlfriend's home. One of the defendants knocked on driver's side and asked why he did not have his seatbelt upon which Knight truthfully replied he had taken it off to park. Upon showing his license, registration and insurance card and consequently being directed to the back of the car, the defendant officer responded if Kmight knew that his driver's license was suspended and simultaneously handcuff Knight's hand.
Knight gestured towards the car door with his right hand while stating that he had proof his license was not suspended upon which defendant officer punched him in his left ribs, tried to ...
Tisdale, Shatasia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02288,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 16, 2013, ended January 28, 2014
$10,001 Settlement