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.
'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.
Berrios, Orlando vs City of New York, Et. al.
Case # 14CV03463,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 3, 2014, ended February 23, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2011, Plaintiff was a passenger in a car in Brooklyn, NY, which was stopped without probable cause by defendant officers Tobin and Anchundia. Plaintiff exited the vehicle and was handcuffed while he and the vehicle were searched. No contraband was found on the Plaintiff or in the vehicle. Plaintiff was hit in the face when he asked why he was stopped. Plaintiff was tripped to the ground and dragged by his ankles along the concrete and maced in his eyes and face. Plaintiff was again struck in the face. Plaintiff was later taken to a precinct and charged with numerous false charges. At the precinct, Officers of the Internal Affairs Bureau interviewed Plaintiff about defendant's conduct. The next day,...