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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude 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' - 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, Allen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00450,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 19, 2015, ended October 13, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff observed arrest of his friend inside apartment building. Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's apartment without permission and arrested Plaintiff. Defendant Officer dragged plaintiff down two flights of stairs while Plaintiff was handcuffed. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and released without charge after three hours.