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.
'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.
An v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV05381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk when he saw 3 officers questioning a man on the ground. He decided to film the encounter and was approached by Officer Bejac who told the plaintiff that he was in the way of pedestrian traffic and to back up. The plaintiff complied, but continued filming and refused to present identification. The officers arrested the plaintiff for obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. A jury trial occurred July 7-9, 2015, before Justice Gilbert Hong. The jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.