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 3 known lawsuits, $132,000 total settlements.
Franco, Edwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07300,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 19, 2013, ended May 5, 2014
$42,000 Settlement
Rivera, Felix vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300821/2009,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 7, 2009, ended June 25, 2013
$60,000 Settlement
Hirschfeld v. the City of New York
Case # 12CV08868,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation