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.
'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.
Case: 2022-24638
Closed: 5/20/2022
Case Details:
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Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Melo, Angelica vs City of New York
Case # 154783/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, May 24, 2017
Francis, Roberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06497,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 18, 2013, ended May 1, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 22, 2011, NYPD Officer Nelson Batista charged Plaintiff, pushed him into the side of Plaintiff's car, and handcuffed Plaintiff. Plaintiffs car was searched and no contraband was found. Plaintiff was arrested and unlawfully strip searched. After approximately 30 hours in custody, Plaintiff was arraigned. On October 11, 2011, all charges were dismissed.