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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $35,002 total settlements.
Bolton, Alexander vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05991,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 25, 2013, ended March 28, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement
Description: On August 8, 2012, Plaintiff was at a block party in Brooklyn when police officers arrested an attendee; Plaintiff attempted to walk away from the situation and go home. As he was walking down the block police officers pushed Plaintiff from behind three more times, and the third time he fell to the ground. Defendant police officers beat Plaintiff around the body and head, handcuffed him, and searched him without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. He was taken to the local precinct and charged with various charges, all of which were eventually dropped.
Mitchel et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05208,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,002 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement
Charles v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV06180,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Docket Report