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.
'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.
Rowell, Hozie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 26, 2016, ended February 28, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Because of Plaintiff's complaints against police officers and local leaders, Defendant Officers at his local precinct, PSA 5, swore out a false affidavit to obtain a search warrant of his home. Officers then raided Plaintiff's home in riot gear, refused to allow residents to put on proper clothes, and planted cocaine. Plaintiff was then arrested, brought to PSA 5, and charged with 220.50(2) and 220.03. Charges were later dismissed on speedy trial grounds.