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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Bowen, Ananias vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05377,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2014, ended December 19, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 26, 2012, Plaintiff Ananias Bowen was pulled over by Officer Stephan Carr, in his car in Brooklyn. After asking why he was pulled over, Plaintiff was pulled from the car and handcuffed tightly, to his injury. Plaintiff alleges excessive force, false arrest, failure to intervene, and more.