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.
Simmons-El, Gamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08032,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 23, 2014, ended October 22, 2015
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20, 2013, Plaintiff was going to a local convenience store located on 176th Street and Morris Avenue, in Bronx, NY. A female acquaintance of Plaintiff’s (Janice) was standing across the street from him. Janice called out to Plaintiff, who crossed the street and gave Janice three dollars. Plaintiff continued walking toward the local convenience store. Plain-clothed defendant Officers pulled up behind Plaintiff in an unmarked police cruiser. Without probable cause, Defendants Deftereos and Doe charged Plaintiff from behind, violently shoved him against a gate, and demanded that Plaintiff surrender the alleged contraband on his person. Defendant Officers aggressively interrogated Plaintiff and demanded...