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.
Petit-Frere, Walkens vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00470,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2017, ended December 15, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking on the side when the defendants approached, questioned, and detained him. The defendants brought the plaintiff to the 70th precinct and was later given a Desk Appearance Ticket and released from custody. Although he was given a court date, the plaintiff would later find out after numerous phone calls that the DA declined to prosecute the case.