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.
Diaz, Angel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 9, 2015, ended August 1, 2016
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were stopped and arrested by defendant officers. Defendant officers physically assaulted plaintiffs and took them to the 115th precinct and charged them with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. All charges were dismissed.