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.
'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.
Mckenzie, Kassia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03201,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 21, 2013, ended August 18, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 19, 2011, Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and maliciously prosecuted without probable cause by Defendant Det. Michael Darbanville at the 70th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff was charged with possession of a forged instrument in the second and third degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree, petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Defendant Darbanville failed to properly investigate the case prior to arresting Plaintiff. Plaintiff was placed under arrest despite Defendant’s knowledge that they lacked probable cause to do so. Plaintiff was fingerprinted, photographed, and handcuffed by Defendant Darbanville at the 70th Precinct. Defendant Alfr...