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.
Corbett, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09214,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 24, 2015, ended December 11, 2017
$5,950 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On February 7, 2015, Plaintiff’s girlfriend took her own life while on the phone with him. Unsure of what he heard, Plaintiff traveled to his girlfriend’s apartment and found her unresponsive. He immediately called NYPD for assistance. Within fifteen minutes, at least eight NYPD officers were on the scene. Officers asked to see Plaintiff’s ID, and asked him to step into a separate room to discuss the events. Sgt. Roberto More instructed one of the officers to take Plaintiff to the precinct. The officers provided no justification for believing Plaintiff had committed a crime and refused to respond when he asked if his girlfriend was dead. A civilian onlooker confirmed the death of Plaintiff’s girlfriend. Plainti...