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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Bobe, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV09806,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 19, 2019, ended March 21, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2018 Plaintiff was walking to get something to eat when he saw Defendant police officers Hernandez and Patti escorting a detained person from a subway entrance onto the street. Plaintiff felt that the police officers were being aggressive and excessive in the amount of force being used so he took out his cell phone and began to record the incident. Plaintiff eventually expressed concern to the police officers that they were using too much force. Plaintiff remained six to seven feet away from the arrest the entire time. After expressing his concerns defendant officers Patti and Hernandez approached the plaintiff and pushed him. Plaintiff was backed away from the arrest by defendant Hernandez so th...