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.
Santagata, Thomas Anthony Jr. vs P.O. Diaz, Edgardo, et al.
Case # 17CV03053,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 14, 2017
Complaint
Description: On November 6, 2014, Plaintiff was sitting in his car in his driveway when a police officer, the defendant approached him. The plaintiff exited his car and was placed in handcuffs, searched, and had his legal knife taken by the defendant. He was charged with possession of a gravity night which was later dismissed. On July 22, 2015, police officers arrived at the plaintiff's residence in response to a 911 call of a mob. Police officers questioned the plaintiff's grandma but he ignored them. Officer McAvoy broke down a door to the plaintiff's residence in order to question him regarding a claim from neighbors that the plaintiff menaced them with a knife.