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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $980,000 total settlements.
Bratton, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 802468/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 14, 2023, ended June 13, 2023
$80,000 Settlement
Benjamin, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002843/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 7, 2012, ended November 12, 2013
$900,000 Settlement