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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Lindner, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155137/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, August 22, 2016, ended May 3, 2019
Zero Disposition
Garcia, Julio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01262,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 10, 2016, ended January 5, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had an ongoing property damage dispute with a moving company. The moving company made false allegations to Det. Lotufo that Plaintiff threatened him and instead of investigating the matter, Det. Lotufo told Plaintiff he needed to turn himself in. Eventually, Plaintiff went to the precinct where Det. Lotufo arrested him and gave him a DAT that was later dismissed.
Connahan v. The City of New York, et al
Case # 99CV11950,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Docket Report