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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Mcmillan, Donaya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707495/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 17, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about May 13, 2016, Donaya McMillan was unlawfully arrested by Police Officer Charles Cato and other officers of the New York City Police Department at the 113th Precinct in Queens. Despite lacking probable cause, the officers falsely accused McMillan of filing a false police report related to an attack she suffered on March 5, 2016. During this arrest, McMillan was handcuffed, imprisoned, and subjected to an unlawful search. Following the arrest, McMillan faced a prolonged criminal prosecution, requiring her to appear in court approximately 17 times until all charges were dismissed and sealed on December 14, 2017.
King, Kevin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707379/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 10, 2019
Complaint
Description: "On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Sean Cox and Francesca Oreckinto without cause. Plaintiff presented his Federal ID, told the officers he as federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and when asked, responded that he had a firearm. The Defendants told him to step out of the vehicle, grabbed his arm, and trhust him agaisnt the car. Plaintiff stood with bright lights shining in his face for almost an hour until the Defenants said they had verified his ID and could go.
On April 1, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Lance Walter and Christina Anderson without ...