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.
Sobers, Paulette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 530170/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 20, 2022, ended March 15, 2023
$35,000 Settlement