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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Francis, Hopeton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06468,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 30, 2018, ended May 24, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2018, Officers Evelyn Oropezazuniga and Luis Rodriguez approached plaintiff and told him that he was being arrested for "you know what you did." Plaintiff denied any wrongdoing and they wrestled him to the ground and began to spray him. Plaintiff asked against what he did and Ofc. Oropezazuniga told Ofc. Rodriguez "this asshole won't stop moving." Ofc. Rodriguez then began to spray plaintiff and said "damn this shit doesn't seem to bother him" as he sprayed plaintiff in his eyes and mouth. Ofc. Rodriguez also was binding plaintiff's fingers and had his knees on his back. The case was dismissed June 28, 2018. Plaintiff suffered finger and back injuries.