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.
Oleforoh, Yvette vs Rodriguez, Julio, et al.
Case # 18CV02344,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 9, 2018, ended October 26, 2018
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 26, 2017, Plaintiff was inside her apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Defendant NYPD officers banged on her door and told her to get on the floor; Plaintiff complied. NYPD officers—including Jeanclaire Simmonds—broke down Plaintiff’s door and handcuffed Plaintiff. The officers asked Plaintiff if she knew where her son was because he was selling drugs out of her apartment. She replied that she did not know and he was not living with her. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and charged with three counts related to drug possession. All charges were dismissed by the DA for insufficient evidence.