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.
'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.
Meyers, Charles, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09142,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 26, 2014
Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2011, plaintiffs Meyers, Baker, Strekal, and Walsh as well as others were arrested while participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement, or attempting to participate, or observing their activities. The event was peaceful, law-abiding, and an expression of thought and political opinion. The protestor were camping in Zuccotti Park. The plaintiffs were in compliance with park rules, which provided for the park to be open to the public 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Defendants Bloomberg, Esposito, Kelly, Ynoa, Zaranis, Dubovici, and other JOHN DOES failed to obtain a court order or warrant of eviction prior to evicting the plaintiffs. The defendants failed to provide plaintiffs with notice...