Complaint #200815907, November 2008

Incident: November 5, 2008
Closed: February 24, 2010


Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 94th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Milko Mejia, Robert Taylor
Officer: Marino, Steven
Complainant: White Male, 27
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Marino, Steven
Complainant: White Male, 27
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Russo, Robert
Complainant: Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Russo, Robert
Complainant: Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Russo, Robert
Complainant: Male, 30
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Raczka, David
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Marino, Steven White Male, 27 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Charges)
Marino, Steven White Male, 27 Discourtesy: Action Substantiated (Charges)
Russo, Robert Male, 30 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Russo, Robert Male, 30 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Russo, Robert Male, 30 Discourtesy: Word Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Raczka, David Male Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Unavailable
Unknown Officer Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Alleged Victim Uncooperative

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.

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