Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Bradley, Alphonse vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155492/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2015, ended September 9, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 15, 2013, at around 6PM, plaintiff was subjected to an unlawful stop and frisk while standing on a sidewalk. Defendant officer’s had no reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was complying with all of defendant offiers’ orders before he was arrested. There were no illegal guns, drugs or other contraband on plaintiff’s person.
Plaintiff was placed in a holding cell upon arrival at the precinct. Defendant officer’s provided false and misleading facts and evidence to the District Attorney’s Office in order to form a basis to arrest and prosecute plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to Manhattan Central Booking and plaintiff was falsely charged with “Resales of Tickets Within Buffer Zone”. ...