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.
'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.
Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04764,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2013, Plaintiff had parked his car across his house. NYPD Police Officers James Haviland, Michael O'Donnell, and Michael Reinecke unlawfully stopped, harassed, and interrogated him. They made unprofessional remarks and were verbally abusive. When Plaintiff tried to record the event, the Police Officers grabbed the phone and threw it on the trunk. They also lightly shoved him, causing his documents to be scattered. Plaintiff filed a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board, but was not advised to speak to a lawyer, thereby missing the 90 day deadline for state torts.