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.
Jackson et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02715,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$190,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Arrived at the scene "SWAT style" and searched plaintiffs but found no weapons or anything unlawful in their possession. Plaintiffs were taken to 83rd precinct and held for 3 to 6 hours without being told why they were in custody. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with disorderly conduct