Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Spurgeon, Anthony vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152400/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, March 18, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about March 2, 2022, PO John Joyce unlawfully arrested and detained the plaintiff for a charge which was dismissed on September 8, 2022. Further, on or about June 23, 2022, PO Alexander Gonzalez unlawfully arrested and detained the plaintiff for a charge which was dismissed on September 8, 2022. Additionally, on or about July 9, 2022, PO Yenju Lin unlawfully arrested and detained the plaintiff for a charge which was dismissed on January 24, 2023.