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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
John, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03240,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2018, ended January 21, 2020
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his car with all the windows down when he was pulled over by an unmarked police vehicle. Defendant Officers asked Plaintiff to roll up all windows and then declared that Plaintiff's vehicle had excessive window tinting. Defendant Officers asked for Plaintiff's license to which he complied and was then asked to get out of the vehicle. Plaintiff did not initially leave the vehicle and thus Defendant Officers pulled him out of the vehicle after claiming that Plaintiff had warrants. Defendant was arrested and taken to the 73rd Precinct. All charges against Plaintiff were eventually dismissed. The second incident occurred about two months later where Plaintiff was sitting in his parked car. Plaintif...