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 3 known lawsuits, $189,500 total settlements.
Rodriguez, Mario Alexander Veloz vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305744/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 28, 2012, ended April 16, 2013
$22,500 Settlement
Gomez, Arnaldo vs City of New York
Case # 310050/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 17, 2008, ended July 27, 2016
$125,000 Settlement
Mejias v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03298,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$42,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint