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.
'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.
Birch v. Danz et al
Case # 18CV00839,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was chased by Defendant Officers in plain clothes without announcing themselves and then arrested and taken to the 120th Precinct where the Plaintiff was questioned afterwards he was taken to Richmond County Criminal Court and arraigned for numerous burglaries. Later, charges were dismissed.