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 2 known lawsuits, $205,000 total settlements.
Johnson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV00690,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$165,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were inside a restaurant playing Dominos when the defendants unlawfully seized, searched, assaulted, falsely arrested and imprisoned the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs were taken to the 77th Precinct and then to Central Booking where the Plaintiffs were released without seeing a judge. The plaintiffs were denied adequate medical treatment.
Mallard v. City Of New York et al
Case # 04CV01141,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement