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.
'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.
Louis, Maria vs The Metropolitan Transit Authority, et al.
Case # 12CV06333,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 14, 2013, ended November 6, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 3, 2012, Plaintiff boarded a bus at 165th Street in Jamaica, Queens. At a bus stop, a man boarded and began making disparaging comments to Plaintiff, on the basis of her religious attire. Plaintiff asked him to desist, but he continued. The bus driver did nothing to stop the passenger harassing Plaintiff. The driver began screaming at Plaintiff, calling her a “maniac” and other disparaging remarks regarding her Muslim faith, and her religious garments. Driver stopped the bus and ordered Plaintiff to exit, and refused to drive further until Plaintiff exited the bus. Afraid for her safety, Plaintiff got off the bus and walked home. Before he drove away, driver called Plaintiff an insult with the f-word.
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