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.
'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.
Corley, James G. vs P.O. Shahid, Nabeel, et al.
Case # 13CV04743,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 18, 2013, ended March 3, 2015
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On June 1, 2012, Plaintiff placed himself between the front of his car and the back of a tow truck when NYPD Officers Shahid and Abraham grabbed him by the shoulders, struck him on the wrists with a police radio, and dragged him back approximately forty feet. The two officers then flipped Plaintiff over and dropped him hard, face first onto the ground. An officer then placed a knee on Plaintiff's head while another knelt down on Plaintiff's legs. On officer kicked Plaintiff in his left ribs twice. Plaintiff was handcuffed and kicked twice in his left ribs again. Plaintiff yelled "Report police brutality" and was kicked twice in his right ribs and once in his lower back. NYPD Officer Mao threatened to taser Plai...