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.
'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.
Peets, Norberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV06962,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 1996, Plaintiff Norberto Peets was arrested and then falsely identified as having played a role in a shooting that had previously occurred in the Bronx. Peets was then victimized by Police officers who fabricated evidence, destroyed exonerating evidence, and gave false statements which lead to Mr. Peets conviction and sentence to 26 years in prison. Plaintiff names twenty three people in his lawsuit and the city of New York. Roles of the plaintiffs include police officers, and evidence analysts. Plaintiff alleges Malicious Prosecution, abuse of process, Intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and failure to intervene, among other claims.