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.
'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.
Meczkowska, Ewa, et al. vs Rodriguez, Eric, et al.
Case # 15CV04485,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 15, 2017, ended October 19, 2018
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2014, defendants showed up at plaintiff's apartment and ordered that she open the door. Defendants explained to plaintiff that she was "causing problems" and that the landlord wanted her to leave the apartment. Plaintiff later went to the 104th precinct to explain the situation but received no assistance. Later that evening, defendant Rodriguez returned to plaintiff's apartment and again ordered her to leave the premises. Plaintiff complied. As she was leaving, plaintiff drew his gun, pointed it at plaintiff and threatened to remove her children, deport her and kill the family dog.