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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Graham, Rowan A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07109,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2013, ended March 11, 2014
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully present on Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, with a small group of others, preparing to go out for his friend’s birthday. Numerous officers descended upon Plaintiff and the group. Officers radioed for “backup.” Pena arrested plaintiff for possessing marijuana, and was transported to the 67th Precinct. Plaintiff was searched but no contraband was found. Pena falsely informed the Brooklyn DA they found marijuana on Plaintiff’s person, and signed a Criminal Complaint which commenced a criminal proceeding against Plaintiff. After six hours at the Precinct, plaintiff was transported to Brooklyn Central Booking. Plaintiff spent twenty hours at Central Booking before appearing fo...