Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Grant, Orpheus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159497/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, October 11, 2019, ended April 1, 2024
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On December 30, 2018, Orpheus Grant experienced an alarming incident while at the Canal Street Subway Station in New York City. NYPD officers, including Officer Kevin Cooper, approached him and without any provocation, began to physically assault him. This unprovoked attack resulted in serious injuries to Grant. The lawsuit alleges that the officers used excessive force, leading to both physical harm and emotional distress. Grant claims violations of his civil rights, citing assault, battery, and negligence by the officers and the City of New York.