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.
'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.
'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.
Anazonwu, Obiozor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01728,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 4, 2015, ended April 12, 2016
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2014, the plaintiff, a taxicab driver, picked up a passenger who requested to be taken to an area of Manhattan that was affected by the St. Patrick's Day parade. The passenger began to exit the taxi while the plaintiff was driving. Once the individual left the vehicle, defendant officer asked the plaintiff for his license then pulled the plaintiff out of the taxicab. The defendant slammed the plaintiff to the ground and caused him rectal bleeding and chest pain. Plaintiff had obtained medical attention and his case was resolved with an ACD.