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 2 known lawsuits, $375,000 total settlements.
Purcell, Roxanne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03979,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 19, 2018
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2015, the US marshal, NYPD, and FDNY kicked down the plaintiff's son's apartment door, detonated smoke bombs, fatally shot the plaintiff's son, and took pictures of his body. US marshal and NYPD negotiation teams flew the plaintiff to New York City from Delaware to assist in negotiations with her son. They left the plaintiff and her grandson stranded in New York City.
Simms, Reginald vs City of New York,e T al.
Case # 027057/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 7, 2010, ended February 11, 2019
$375,000 Settlement