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.
Grant v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV00229,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Description: Plaintiff was in a store when an employee accused him of committing a left the previous month. Officers arrived and watched the surveillance tape, which showed someone different from Plaintiff. Nevertheless, Officers arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 41st precinct, and charged him with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree. Officers failed to save the exculpatory surveillance tape and charges were later dismissed.