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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $512,500 total settlements.
Bartholomew, Lavon vs City of New York
Case # 21CV03729,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2021, ended May 2, 2023
$465,000 Settlement
Stone v. City of New York
Case # 10CV05944,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, verbally abused, and attacked Plaintiff while he was standing on the sidewalk with friends. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 69th precinct, and charged him with resisting arrest and dis con. Charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal
Drew v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV05290,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint