Conclusion Meanings:
'SRAD Closure': Strategic Resource Allocation Determination - due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
'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.
Martinez, Silvio, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01983,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 17, 2017, ended January 2, 2018
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2015, plaintiffs were standing on a street corner when defendants approached, grabbed, punched and threw plaintiffs to the ground. Defendants then tightly handcuffed plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were transported to a nearby police precinct and released 5 hours later. All charges brought against plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed.