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.
'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.
Demosthene, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01358,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2018, ended December 8, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and charged but Plaintiff did not commit any crime. Prior, Plaintiff had been approached and asked about his involvement of a murder of a young African American male, Najee Simmons on August 31, 2013. Plaintiff was never identified by any individual. Defendant Officers also searched the Plaintiff and placed him in tight handcuffs. The Plaintiff was then taken to the 105th Precinct and then Central Booking. Plaintiff was found not guilty of the charges.
Derrell C. Jones vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 4, 2013, ended April 14, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2012, Plaintiff was in the living room of a residence when police executed a search warrant. A number of people fled the scene, while Plaintiff remained on site. Officers allegedly found five handguns in bedrooms. Plaintiff was arrested and held at the 105th Precinct. Officers falsely swore that Plaintiff had been in possession of the firearms in both charging documents and to the grand jury. On July 13, 2012, the court dismissed all charges, and Plaintiff was finally released from jail after four months.