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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $42,000 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Mario Julio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01001,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 16, 2018, ended November 16, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's cab, searched the trunk, and found a box allegedly containing cocaine. Plaintiff was arrested, brought to central booking, and charged him with 220.21 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the first degree. All charges were dismissed after a Grand Jury returned NO TRUE BILL.
Kyvelou, Maria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01208,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 12, 2015, ended February 26, 2016
$42,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2014, defendant officers used excessive force to gain entry into a location. Officer immediately struck the plaintiff in the forehead with a weapon, causing her to loose consciousness and fall. Officers also cuffed plaintiff's daughter who witnessed the events. Plaintiff had to obtain medical assistance.