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, $20,800 total settlements.
Silverman, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05764,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 3, 2018, ended June 4, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The defendant Cunningham detained the Plaintiff without probable cause at his place of work within the Detective Squad of the 26th Precinct. The Plaintiff was arraigned on a Misdemeanor complaint for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree and Harassment in the Second Degree. All charges against the Plaintiff has been dismissed.
Ketter, Uma vs P.O. Kesington, Cunningham, et al.
Case # 12CV01767,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 27, 2012, ended April 18, 2014
$800 Settlement