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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Raffaele, Thomas D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04607,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2013, ended January 17, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
13-cv-04607-KAM-VVP.pdf
Description: Plaintiff observed Officers Samot and Lawry using excessive force and assaulting a man while he was subdued on the ground on the street. A large crowd gathered and other officers arrived who tried to manage the crowd. Officer Samot yelled obscenities, shoved and attacked random members of the crowd, tried to stop any video recordings, and then attacked Plaintiff. Commanding Sergeant denied seeing the attack and NYPD officers and ADAs collectively went through extensive measures to cover it up. protect the officer