Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Escalona-Martinez, Jose vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 154726/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, May 30, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 25, 2022, when plaintiff was dressing in a Spiderman costume walking in Times Square Area, he was approached by police officers “John” Rahman (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 5322, “John” Brand (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 632, and “John” Rahman (First Name Unknown), Shield#: 3511. The officers told him to leave and threatened to issue a ticket. Plaintiff called 911 to report the harassment. More police officers arrive at the scene to harass and intimidate plaintiff. Plaintiff was stopped, frisked, arrested, imprisoned, and transported to a precinct, without no warrant.