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.
'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.
Biz, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02240,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2014, ended August 10, 2016
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On April 24, 2013, Plaintiffs were at the intersection of Beach 123 Street and Ocean Promenade in the County of Queens, when they were approached by defendant POs Banatte and Watt, and told they were both under arrest. During the arrest both plaintiffs were punched, kicked, knocked to the ground and stomped on by defendant POs Banatte, Watt, and numerous other unknown officers. After the attack both Plaintiffs were taken to and processed in a police precinct. Both plaintiffs were then taken to a hospital, where they remained handcuffed and forced to lay on their handcuffed hands overnight. Plaintiffs were eventually released from custody after seeing a judge in Queens County Criminal Court. Defendant POs Banat...