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.
Dyson v. City of New York
Case # 11CV05679,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$175,000 Settlement
Order of Dismissal (Settlement),
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff flagged down police officers to help him and then was searched and assaulted by them, sustaining very severe injuries.