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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Ryan, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07710,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 11, 2016, ended November 29, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped, arrested, transported tot he 23rd precinct, and interrogated by Defendant Officers. Defendant McHugh executed a felony complaint alleging that Plaintiff had committed the crime of Gang Assault in the First Degree ("P.L.") $ 120.07, two counts of Assault in the First Degree, P.L. $ 120.10[1] and [2], and one count of Assault in the Second Degree, P.L.$ 120.05[1].T he felony complaint contained multiple misstatements of fact, including a material misrepresentation of what was depicted in the video recording of the incident. Plaintiff was indicted twice on the charges before the DA dismissed the case.