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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Hugert-Smith, Ebony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06393,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 9, 2016, ended June 21, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was at the exit of the JFK Airport Train Station waiting for her friend. When he friend began to approach the defendant officers stopped him and began to speak with him. The officers yelled for the plaintiff to walk away. The plaintiff complied, but did not leave the station. The officers approached her and handcuffed her so tightly she had multiple fractures in her hands and was later hospitalized for them. The plaintiff was charged with Disorderly Conduct to which she plead guilty.