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.
'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.
Reyes, Sol Cecilia Adm of Polanco, Noel Matthew, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04034,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 22, 2013, ended June 10, 2014
$2,600,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2012, decedent plaintiff Noel Polanco was driving plaintiff DIane Deferrari in his vehicle when numerous NYPD vehicles forced Polanco's vehicle to a stop. NYPD Officer Hassan Hamdy and other Officers surrounded Polanco's vehicle with weapons drawn. Officer Hamdy approached Polanco's vehicle and opened gunfire without reason or provocation. Polanco was struck by a bullet and died from his injuries. Deferrari was unlawfully arrested and confined.