Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Santiago, Guillermo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06586,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 10, 2014, ended June 18, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff walked away down the street after seeing all 3 officers. Officers chased him and retaliated using unreasonable force. The officers, acting in concert, punched the nonresisting and compliant plaintiff in the face knocking out his top two front teeth and causing a maxillary fracture. Plaintiff fell to the ground after being punched in the face. While plaintiff was on the ground, the officers, acting in concert, punched and kicked plaintiff several times on his head and body and twisted his arms. Officer's brought Plaintiff to 72nd Precinct, where they searched him and found Marijuana. Charged with Possession of Marijuana, , False personation, and Resisting Arrest.