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.
Johnson, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01601,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2014, ended January 21, 2015
$19,600 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 23, 2013, Plaintiff was on his way from his home to buy some food for his daughter when he was stopped by two non-uniformed officers, Sgt Baronette and Officer Urena. The two officers had no lawful reason to stop Plaintiff. They proceeded to slam him into a gate and search his pockets. Plaintiff thought he was being robbed and protested. Officer Urena made clear that they were police officers, and Plaintiff asked for identification. Officer Urena flashed her badge from around her neck. Plaintiff repeated his request for identification, and Sgt. Baronette stated, "My fucking ID will be on your arrest report." The two officers did not arrest Plaintiff. Plaintiff called 911 and Sgt. Garcia and...