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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Morales et al v. Romolo et al
Case # 15CV01839,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were waiting at a bus stop when approached by Defendant Officer Romolo. Then DO Murphy ran up to Plaintiff 1 and pushed him multiple times until he fell to the ground, then slammed his face to the concrete, resulting in a chipped tooth, bruising, bleeding, and scarring on his body. When Plaintiff 2 inquired about what was happening, he was subjected to the same assault. Both brought to 61st Precinct. Charged with Resisting Arrest and Dis Con, which were dismissed & sealed at arraignments.