Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
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Panzarino, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05511,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2015, ended November 27, 2015
$40,601 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was physically assaulted and harassed by defendant police officers on a series of dates. On May 11 2014, a park staff member supervisor approached plaintiff and told him he could not make his chalk artwork. The park supervisor called the police and the defendant officer handcuffed, searched and arrested the plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and central booking. Plaintiff was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments. All charges were dismissed.