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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.
Hazel, Kashauna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06296,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 26, 2013, ended November 26, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 17, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully inside the premises of 121 Van Buren Street, in Brooklyn, NY. Defendant officers approached plaintiff and arrested her for an incident which allegedly occurred on July 13, 2012. Plaintiff was taken to the 79th Precinct, then Brooklyn Central Booking, where she was arraigned on August 18, 2012 on charges of Assault, Menacing and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and other charges. Plaintiff was held in custody until August 18, 2012 when she was released on her own recognizance. Defendants caused plaintiff to be prosecuted until January 23, 2013 when all charges were dismissed and sealed.
Williams v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02676,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers went to Plaintiff's apartment, searched it, and seized Plaintiff in connection with a murder 7 months earlier. Plaintiff was charged with murder in the 2nd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for which he was acquitted after a jury trial.