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.
'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.
Vujinovic, Marko vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV00646,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2022, ended December 1, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 16, 2019, at approximately 5:00 pm, inside of 15 North Oxford Street, Mr. Vujinovic was arrested by NYPD officers including, but not limited to, Officers Sheehan and Arcos. Mr. Vujinovic was at his place of employment, DUMBO Moving Company, where he held the position of manager, when 3 individuals from a different moving company came. The 3 individuals began arguing with employees of Mr. Vujinovic’s company – Mr. Vujinovic attempted to mediate, but was punched in the face. Mr. Vujinovic called 911 two times requesting assistance – 1 of the 3 individuals ran away, but 2 remained on the scene when the police arrived. Mr. Vujinovic met the officers and explained the situation to them – he was visibly b...