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.
Colon v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04348,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff PRISCILLA COLON politely asked defendant P.O. KEVIN CARNEY why a friend of plaintiff's was being arrested. Defendant P.O. KEVIN CARNEY responded with obscenities. Defendant P.O. KEVIN CARNEY twisted plaintiff PRISCILLA COLON's right arm and put her against a vehicle. Defendants P.O. KEVIN CARNEY and P.O. PATRICK COTTERS handcuffed plaintiff PRISCILLA COLON brutally and too tightly. As a result of this unprovoked assault, plaintiff PRISCILLA COLON sustained injuries to her wrists. Defendants P.O. KEVIN CARNEY and P.O. PATRICK COTTERS placed plaintiff PRISCILLA COLON under arrest for obstructing governmental administration, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, despite defendants' knowledge that the...