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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Guarino v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06742,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at home and heard Defendants yelling at him to open the door to his home, but before he could open it the door was broken off the hinges and Defendants entered the apartment with guns drawn, forced him into handcuffs, and assaulted him so that he needed hospitalization.