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.
Iskender, Recai vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02899,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 30, 2013, ended October 9, 2013
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: During 2011, Plaintiff was involved in the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement as a live-streamer. On November 15, 2011, Plaintiff was at Zuccotti Park in support of OWS. Officers raided the peaceful protest, during which Plaintiff was tackled to the ground and punched. Plaintiff was dragged through the park resulting in the loss of his clothes and injury. Plaintiff was placed on a bus, handcuffed, and arrested. Plaintiff was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass which were later dismissed. On May 26, 2012, Plaintiff was in a subway station and witnessed officers approach two minors without cause. Plaintiff then began to record the incident, resulting in the officers tackling and punching Plaintif...