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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Melvin v. Navarro et al
Case # 302251/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Short v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06465,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Cruz attempted to interrogate Plaintiff while he was recovering from surgery and heavily medicated after he was stabbed two days prior. Officer Cruz went to the hospital the next day and handcuffed/shackled Plaintiff to his hospital bed on charges of Assault in the 2nd and 3rd Degree, Menacing in the 2nd Degree, Harassment in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree. Charges against Plaintiff were eventually dismissed.