Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Heines, Annette, et al. vs Police Officer Mccarthy, et al.
Case # 13CV05674,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 16, 2013, ended June 30, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about March 13, 2013, Plaintiff 1 was arrested at a subway by PO McCarthy, Boriskin, McCloud, Camille McSam, and John & Jane Does 1-4. When the officers arrested Plaintiff 1, they placed the handcuffs on so tightly that it caused extreme pain. Plaintiff 1 screamed in pain and immediately advised them of her pre-existing hand condition for which she was on several painkillers and had surgery scheduled. Plaintiff 1 repeatedly advised the officers of her pain throughout the ride to the precinct. PO Boriskin laughed at Plaintiff 1’s suffering. Plaintiff 1 was arraigned and went to the hospital around the time of arraignment.
Upon arrival at the precinct, Plaintiff 1 called her husband, Plaintiff 2, and when...