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, $2,500 total settlements.
Faison, Takora vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508866/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 22, 2023
Morgan, Adrian L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 22, 2017, ended August 13, 2019
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was walking near his house when suddenly several NYPD cars arrived and stated that plaintiff needed to go to the hospital. Without prompt, the officers began using excessive force including ripping plaintiff's shirt, placing him in a submission hold and pressing a knee against plaintiff's lower back. Plaintiff was placed in the building for mental observation and given painkillers for two weeks.