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.
Dyson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV05679,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 18, 2011, ended October 2, 2013
$175,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)
Description: Plaintiff flagged down police officers to help him and then was searched and assaulted by them, sustaining very severe injuries.