Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Alston, Khaleed, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151546/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 25, 2016
Complaint
Description: On November 27th, 2014 around 9:30 a.m. the plaintiffs were attending, as peaceful protesters, a lawful demonstration near 37 Street and Broadway. Shortly after the plaintiffs were arrested by PO Lerone Davis, Martin Maguire, Roger Ordonez, Wilfredo Rivera, John Doe’s 1-8. The plaintiffs were unlawfully arrested and imprisoned and no one intervened. As a consequence of the unlawful arrest and imprisonment the plaintiffs sustained physical injuries and lost wages. Following the arrest and imprisonment the plaintiffs had to attend several court dates until their cases were dismissed.