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.
Wright, Kendall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01376,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2014, ended July 14, 2015
$120,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2011, PO DELMONICO chased after two individuals when Plaintiff exited his home located at 418 Chester Street, Brooklyn. Two POs approached the Plaintiff when the Plaintiff laughed after observing the officer’s chase. Seargent RINALDI and POs arrested and transported Plaintiff to an NYPD precinct without reasonable reason. Due to PO’ DELMONICO’s false allegations and false evidence, Plaintiff was prosecuted and imprisoned.
On March 13, 2012, PO ALTRECHE and ERWIG arrested Plaintiff without probable cause when Plaintiff was at his home. PO ALTRECHE and ERWIG personally transported Plaintiff to an NYPD precinct station house and imprisoned him. The Plaintiff was arrested based on false allegations tha...