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.
Skinner, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06505,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 10, 2013, ended April 6, 2015
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2012, plaintiff was lawfully present at 96 Gordon Street, Staten Island, NY. NYPD officers rudely approached plaintiff, despite not engaging in unlawful activity. Plaintiff and an officer verbally sparred with each other. Plaintiff leaned down to place his daughter in her stroller. Plaintiff was grabbed by defendant officers, restrained in a chokehold, punched in his face, taken to the ground, kicked in the chest, and handcuffed. On the ground, officers restrained plaintiff by placing knees on his back and neck. Plaintiff lost consciousness and suffered a seizure. Plaintiff awoke handcuffed with a knee in his neck. Plaintiff was transported by ambulance in police custody to Richmond University Med...