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.
'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.
Mattingly, Sherry, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00733,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2015, ended October 29, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 15, 2014, plaintiffs were attempting to enter the subway. Defendants ran up to the plaintiffs and threw them against the subway station wall. When plaintiffs protested, a defendant, possibly Manuel Mercedes, took a canister of mace and spread it at one of the plaintiffs. Plaintiff fell to the floor, screaming in pain. The other plaintiff started screaming for help, at which point defendant officer, possibly Daniel Priber, punched her in the eye causing plaintiff to fall to the floor and suffer bruising, swelling, and substantial pain. Defendants arrested plaintiffs and charged them. Plaintiffs were arraigned, and were given an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.