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 2 known lawsuits, $52,000 total settlements.
Gilliam, Shawn Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06416,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 18, 2013, ended May 6, 2014
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On September 30, 2011, in the vicinity of 10th Street, Queens, NY, plaintiff was driving in his car with his fiancé. Defendants Pizzino and Doe approached and stopped the car without cause. Defendant officers demanded to see plaintiff’s driver’s license and registration. Plaintiff went to get the documents, but the defendant officers grabbed him from the car, and threw him on the ground, and when plaintiff complained they pepper sprayed him. Officers handcuffed plaintiff so tight that they cut into his wrists. More officers arrived, including named defendants, and some of them struck plaintiff while others looked on. Plaintiff was transported to Elmhurst Hospital Center, then to the 114th Precinct. Plaintiff th...
G.,s. By Png Gilliam, Shawn, Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04310,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2012, ended March 5, 2013
Settlement