Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Mcknight, Diallo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03604,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2014, ended September 3, 2015
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2013, Plaintiff was driving his car on Linden Boulevard in Queens, NY, when without probable cause or reasonable suspicion, he was stopped by Defendant police officers and held at that location for about 30 minutes. Plaintiff was informed that he was pulled over because a single air freshener was hanging from his rear-view mirror, which obstructed the Plaintiffs view. After about 30 minutes, PO Brites asked Plaintiff to walk towards the police vehicle so he could explain what was going on. PO Brites handcuffed Plaintiff and told Plaintiff he had a warrant for his arrest, while in reality no warrant for arrest existed. Plaintiff was charged with having inoperable rear license plate lights, although...