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.
'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.
Francis, Elaine vs Clark, Jermaine, et al.
Case # 17CV00262,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 9, 2017, ended March 19, 2018
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was called down to the 25th Precinct because her son, who was a minor at the time, was under arrest. When she arrived, the defendant officer was aggressive towards her and prevented her from speaking with her son privately. The defendant officer tackled her to the ground, handcuffed her, and made up a story that the plaintiff had attacked him. The plaintiff was charged with fighting, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration. The charges were later dismissed.