Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Marcellin, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02076,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 9, 2019, ended December 21, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2018, Plaintiff Sean Marcellin, an employee of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, was driving one of their rental cars to a car wash when he passed by an unmarked police car. As he passed, he noticed that Defendant Officers Berkowitz, Devane, and Mercurio were staring at him from inside the vehicle. The unmarked police car then began tailing Mr. Marcellin and eventually pulled his car over. As Mr. Marcellin pulled over, he signaled to a nearby bystander, who began to record the incident. Defendant Officer Berkowitz approached the car and demanded that Mr. Marcellin produce his license. Mr. Marcellin mistakenly produced his learner's permit instead of his license, at which point he was threatened by Defendant...