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.
Narvaez, Jamie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05734,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 30, 2014, ended September 21, 2015
$35,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully present with a group of friends at his residence at W. 62nd Street in Manhattan, NY. Once Plaintiff observed the group disperse, he proceeded toward W. 64th Street. Plaintiff heard someone yell, "freeze," as he was proceeding toward 64th Street, which caused Plaintiff to become aware that Defendant Noto was in pursuit of him. At this point, plaintiff stopped, dropped down to his knees, and put his hands clearly behind his head. Noto then unlawfully arrested Plaintiff, tackled Plaintiff to the ground, placed handcuffs that were too tight, and zealously pressed the left side of Plaintiff's head and face into the hard concrete, causing pain and lacerations to the left side...