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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $205,000 total settlements.
Ciesla, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307703/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 18, 2008, ended November 14, 2016
$200,000 Settlement
Padro v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV07701,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint