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.
Rivera et al v. New York City et al
Case # 16CV07438,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff is a 14 year old boy who was walking down the street with his aunt when a cop car pulled up next to them. The defendant officers got out questioning the plaintiff if he was being a tough guy or had anything to say to them. The plaintiff refused, but the defendant officers arrested him anyway and took him to the 48th Precinct. The plaintiff's aunt tried to reason with the officers, but they pushed her left shoulder, which she had to go to the hospital to receive treatment for. The plaintiff was released from the precinct without charge.