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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Burton, Desean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2017, ended July 22, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by the Defendant officers and the three Defendants proceeded to conduct an illegal search of Plaintiff's personal contents within the trunk of his car. Defendants then unlawfully arrested Plaintiff as a direct result of the illegal search. During the Plaintiff's hearing the criminal charges against the Plaintiff were dismissed in their entirety.