Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Linton, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02556,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 12, 2015, ended February 24, 2016
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 20th, 2014, plaintiff Linton was arrested and brought to the 67th precinct in Brooklyn, NY. While at the precinct, plaintiff was placed in a holding cell in handcuffs. Plaintiff was struck in the face by defendant POs. Plaintiff was restrained on a stretcher and brought to Kings County Hospital center where he would be admitted for five days and treated for a subdural brain hemorrhage.