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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Thomas, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506597/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 3, 2016
Complaint
Description: On May 17, 2015, while lawfully present at 574 Warren Street in Brooklyn, NY, Plaintiff Christopher Thomas was assaulted and then wrongfully arrested and detained by Defendant NYPD officers MICHAEL HEWITT (Shield 20518), "JOHN" PEREZ (Shield 2060) and six unidentified officers. The complaint does not describe the events that led to this encounter nor state the length of Plaintiff's detention. Plaintiff received injuries that required medical attention. All charges against Plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.