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, $95,000 total settlements.
Brown, Noel L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03287,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 14, 2018, ended March 31, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 6, 2015, Plaintiff Noel Brown was pulled over by Defendant PO Kempinski and forcibly removed from his motorcycle. Defendants accused Plaintiff Brown of operating a stolen motorcycle. Officer Kempinski rode Plaintiff Brown's motorcycle and damaged the motorcycle. Plaintiff was assaulted by the officers and arrested without cause, and ultimately was given a traffic ticket and summons to traffic court. While in jail, CO Covinton intentionally destroy Plaintiff's legal papers and forced Plaintiff Brown to give blood for drug testing. CO Dail ignored Plaintiff Brown's requests for medical attention and medication due to allergic reactions suffered while in jail.
Shepherd, Norman Iii vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00219,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended August 21, 2013
$95,000 Settlement