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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $50,652 total settlements.
Hunter, Parrish vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06637,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 8, 2013, ended April 17, 2014
$20,652 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 18, 2012, PO James South falsely claimed to have observed Plaintiff's participation in a hand-to-hand drug transaction. At no time on May 18, 2012 was Plaintiff in possession of any narcotics or engaged in any narcotics transaction. PO South along with PO Madeline Melendez, Keith Cummings, Chris Calloway, Freddy Dominguez, and 10 additional unknown officers falsely arrested Plaintiff without probable cause. PO Melendez signed the criminal complaint containing PO South's claim of observing Plaintiff in a drug transaction, despite knowing or having reason to know PO South's claims were false. Plaintiff spent approximately 7 days in custody as a result his arrest. At trial, Plaintiff was found not ...
Vinales, Mario Ortiz vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05021,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 2, 2012, ended February 14, 2013
$30,000 Settlement