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.
George, Saykou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158199/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, March 17, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about July 1, 2015, Plaintiff was at or near an apartment building when Plaintiff was profiled, searched, detained, assaulted, beaten and wrongfully arrested by Housing Bureau PSA 6 Officer Melissa Veliz, Officer Jean Francisco and other unknown officers for possessing a legal knife. Plaintiff was incarcerated at central booking for one day. The officers continued to maliciously prosecute Plaintiff despite video footage depicting the officer's clear misconduct. As a result, Plaintiff suffered physical, mental and emotional distress, resulting in the need to seek professional counseling.