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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $267,500 total settlements.
Bilotto, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04747,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 2, 2012, ended October 8, 2013
$7,500 Settlement
Duncan, Ebony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01565,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2012, ended February 19, 2019
$210,000 Settlement
Duncan, Shamaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03901,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2011, ended March 13, 2019
$50,000 Settlement