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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Flores, Taima et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07162,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 11, 2024
Complaint
Description: ON July 13, 2023, plaintiffs, who are both black, were riding bicycles to meet their friends in Brooklyn. They approached their friends' brownstone and noticed them outside the house with several police surrounding them. When she tried to ask if they were okay, Plaintiff Flores was stopped by defendant NYPD Officer Kamron Chase, who laid hands on her and told her to step back. Plaintiff Flores complied, and was ordered to step against the wall by defendants. As she complied with their orders, defendant NYPD Officer Kenneth Rambert grabbed her, began to choke her, and slammed her against the side of the stairs. Meanwhile, defendants Damany Ferril and Lela Banks grabbed plaintiff K.L. and threw him to the ground ...