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.
Soler, Joel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02323,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended October 15, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2013, at approximately 10:30 p.m., plaintiff Gregory Soler was lawfully driving near his home in Bronx, New York, when he was pulled over by the defendant officers. The defendants approached the vehicle and became combative, forcibly removed him from his vehicle, threw him to the ground, and handcuffed him. When plaintiff Joel Soler (Gregory's brother) arrived at the scene and inquired about his brother's arrest, he too was handcuffed. Although neither plaintiff committed any crimes or violations, they were both detained for approximately twenty hours. The District Attorney's office declined to prosecute plaintiff Gregory, while the proceedings against plaintiff Joel were adjourned in contem...