Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Mercedes v. City of New York et al
Case # 18CV04523,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Description: Plaintiff had departed house in vehicle and was followed by an unmarked police vehicle. Plaintiff pulled over and Defendant Officers pulled Plaintiff out of vehicle and one of the Defendant Officers drove Plaintiff's car away. Defendant Officers claimed that Plaintiff's vehicle had tinted windows. Defendant Officers then searched Plaintiffs vehicle and found a 9m/m pistol. Plaintiff was then taken to the 43rd precinct and charged with possession of a firearm.