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.
Bissessar, Roy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00858,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 26, 2013
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2011, Plaintiffs Roy Bissessar and Amrika Shepard were walking when defendant officers stopped them and ticketed Bissessar. Plaintiff questioned why he was being ticketed, at which point the officer placed handcuffs on him, put Plaintiff Bissessar in a headlock and repeatedly struck his face. After falling to the ground, Plaintiff Bissessar was kicked several times before being put in a car. Despite being pregnant, Plaintiff Shephard tried to intervene but was pushed to the ground and handcuffed. Both Plaintiffs were transported to the 106th Precinct where officers swore false statements for criminal charges. Plaintiffs were arraigned on March 21, 2011, but all charges were adjourned on June 1...