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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Gan v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05761,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: During a parade, Plaintiff went to cross a police tape line, like many other pedestrians were doing. As he lifted the tape, Officer Zhang grabbed him, tackled him, handcuffed him, and slammed him against a wall. Plaintiff was taken to Central Booking and charged with Assault in the Third Degree, Resisting Arrest, and OGA.