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.
Further details on conclusions.
Mcclean, Shawn vs P.O. Cumming, Joel, et al.
Case # 14CV07454,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2014, ended August 25, 2015
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 8th, 2014, Plaintiff was driving home with a friend. He was stopped by NYPD Officers Cumming and Sergeant Sandoval. They falsely accused him of a traffic infraction, harassed him, threw his identification at him. Plaintiff protested but did not resist. The officers then unlawfully dragged him out of the car and sprayed mace at him. Other officers arrived, used their asp on him, and dragged him along the road. He was then booked on fabricated charges.