Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
H.,j. an Inf. By Mng Lendebolg, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV10414,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 30, 2018, ended June 24, 2019
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2018, plaintiffs, an infant and his mother were part of a group enjoying the Fourth of July festivities outside their apartment. Defendant officers stormed the group, jumping on the infant plaintiff, knocking his mother to the ground and hitting her with a stick.
Both plaintiffs were falsely arrested without probable cause.