Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Smith, Lavon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05771,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2013, ended December 30, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2010, Plaintiff and a co-worker were en route to the subway station at Chauncey Street and Broadway in Brooklyn. The Plaintiff proceeded up the stairs to purchase a metro-card. He was approached by Rinvil, Estevez and Appel. Rinvil asked Plaintiff for ID. Plaintiff complied. Defendants accused plaintiff of smoking a cigarette. Rinvil ordered Plaintiff to turn around and place his hands behind his back. Plaintiff began to comply when Estevez sprayed mace into the Plaintiff's face. Plaintiff was thrown on the ground, then down a flight of stairs. Plaintiff flagged down a marked police vehicle. Two officers exited the vehicle and pointed their weapons at the Plaintiff, ordering him on the ground. An...