Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - 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.
Ramirez, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04174,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2016, ended March 29, 2019
$85,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff got a ride home from a livery car driver from a friend's apartment to his own apartment. When he went to exit the vehicle the door was pushed shut with him still inside of the car. Three officers in plain clothes proceeded to detain and question the occupants of the car. The officers stated the driver had made an illegal turn at 152nd street, but did not issue a ticket. The officers refused to show their badges, several times told the plaintiff to "shut the [expletive] up", had the plaintiff exit the car and aggressively searched him. Officers left the scene without arresting anyone.