Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Francois, Oscar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027324/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 27, 2018, ended December 22, 2020
$105,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 3, 2017, while lawfully performing his duty as a UPS deliveryman around the northwest corner of Lydig Avenue and Cruger Avenue in Bronx, NY, the plaintiff was unlawfully approached, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained by the defendants, including Tameika Goode and Kellard, in an excessive manner without legal justification. The defendants unlawfully approached the plaintiff, verbally and physically accosted him, including throwing him on the floor of the vehicle, punching, kicking, and striking him. They then falsely and wrongfully initiated the detention and arrest of the plaintiff. After being restrained in handcuffs, the plaintiff was slammed against the side of the patrol car and thrown int...