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.
'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.
Morrison, Kaleem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04216,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 25, 2013, ended March 13, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 8, 2012, Defendants, Police Officer Michael Brooks, PO Vargas, and Lieutenant Daniel Divers falsely arrested, charged, and maliciously prosecuted Plaintiff with Robbery in the Second Degree in Kings County. After the Plaintiff (and his co-defendant) were indicted and subsequently incarcerated, counsel for the co-defendant obtained a surveillance video from a location near where the alleged crime occurred. In the video, two individuals are seen running from the alleged crime scene. Neither of those two individuals matched the physical appearance of Plaintiff or the co-defendant. On May 20, 2013, based on this video, the District Attorney moved to dismiss all charges against Plaintiff and his co-defe...