Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Rodriguez v. City of New York et al.
Case # 11CV00118,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Pages missing in complaint -- Defendant officers arrested plaintiff, transported him to the Manhattan North Precinct and coerced plaintiff to signing a statement that he had been involved in a gang violence case in which a student was stabbed in Manhattan. Plaintiff was charged with assault in the second degree and gang assault in the second degree. All charges were dismissed.