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.
Painson, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02788,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$265,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs went outside of their residence to get some fresh air. They were told by defendant officers to disperse even if they had not committed any crimes. Defendant officers then proceeded to arrest the plaintiffs, used excessive force, and transported the plaintiffs to the 79th precinct. Defendant officers gave false statements to prosecute the plaintiffs.