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.
Ortiz, Hector Garcia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02206,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 21, 2015, ended December 20, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On June 1, 2014, Plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk and passed the defendant officers. Defendants seized Plaintiff’s hand, kicked his left knee, and assaulted him. They threw him to the ground and handcuffed him, and failed to explain why Plaintiff was being arrested.