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, $15,000 total settlements.
Burton, Desean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2017, ended July 22, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by the Defendant officers and the three Defendants proceeded to conduct an illegal search of Plaintiff's personal contents within the trunk of his car. Defendants then unlawfully arrested Plaintiff as a direct result of the illegal search. During the Plaintiff's hearing the criminal charges against the Plaintiff were dismissed in their entirety.
Kelly, Carlton vs Surasky, Mark, et al.
Case # 15CV01271,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 5, 2015, ended August 19, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 6, 2013, plaintiff underwent the preliminary search conducted by defendants for entrants to the Family Court. Plaintiff was carrying his fiancée's New York City Corrections Department issue badge identification, her wallet and other of her personal belongings, which his fiancée had accidentally left in his automobile and which he had held on his person to safeguard them. Upon finding the identification did not belong to the plaintiff, he was detained by the defendants and told that if he moved, he would be arrested and/or forcibly detained. Plaintiff explained the circumstances of his possession of the identification and the other items, but was arrested and charged with Criminal Impersonation in the ...