Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Simmons, Marquise vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820053/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 28, 2022, Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle when Defendant Police Officers and Defendant Police Officer Jack Orourke pulled the vehicle over at a checkpoint. Defendant Officers asked Plaintiff for his identification. He asked why they needed it and Defendant officers opened the front passenger door and threw Plaintiff to the ground. Defendant Officers then struck Plaintiff with closed fists numerous times. Plaintiff requested EMS and requested to be taken to the emergency room but was instead taken to the psychiatric ward and injected with a substance that rendered Plaintiff unconscious. When he regained consciousness he was taken to the precinct, and unlawfully detained for 48 hours. At no ti...