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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Ameruso, Marc vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 1, 2015
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was videotaping a super bowl party when he saw officers assaulting a civilian. When Plaintiff attempted to videotape the assault he was shoved to the ground by an officer. When Plaintiff complained to a supervisor and asked Officer Johnson for his name and shield, defendant officers assaulted, searched, and arrested Plaintiff. He was taken to the 1st Precinct and charged with 3 counts of dis con. 2 counts were dismissed for facial insufficiency and the other was dismissed for failure to prosecute.