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.
'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, $250,000 total settlements.
White, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516799/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 20, 2018, ended June 2, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Lamothe, Brenden vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 17CV05992,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 11, 2018, ended May 10, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2016, plaintiff was forced out of a taxi by NYPD officers and subjected to an illegal search. The officers' decision to stop plaintiff was racially motivated. At a hearing, the officers testified falsely about the details of plaintiff's arrest.
Nelson v. The City of New York
Case # 14CV03013,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Green et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV06048,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Second Amended Complaint