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 4 known lawsuits.
Johnson, Brenda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04278,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 11, 2014, ended February 3, 2015
Settlement
Complaint
Horton, Billy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04276,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 8, 2014, ended February 3, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Horton, Dale vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04279,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 8, 2014, ended February 3, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Horton, Demond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00717,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 7, 2014, ended April 8, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2011, plaintiff as present in Queens County when defendant police officers entered plaintiff's residence without his consent. Defendants ransacked the apartment and found no contraband. Plaintiff was arrested despite the fact that defendants had no probable cause to do so. Plaintiff was held in custody at the precinct for 40 hours. Plaintiff had to make 25 court appearances to defend himself, and all charges were eventually dismissed.