Conclusion Meanings:
'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, $288,500 total settlements.
Smith, Mercedes, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07646,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 31, 2013, ended September 8, 2014
$196,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taping on his phone the defendant officers stomping and assaulting a man. Defendant officers then seized Plaintiff and brought him to the 47th precinct where they made false allegations. Other plaintiffs were also arrested, using excessive force on most, for being at the scene.
Aquero, Roberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301303/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2013, ended October 11, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Okafor, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06252,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$25,000 Settlement
Gordon, Everton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301557/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 1, 2012, ended October 19, 2016
$27,500 Settlement