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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Sabogal, Oscar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02318,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 23, 2015, ended September 11, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs said hi to a friend while walking down the street, then continued on their way when a plainclothes officer ran towards them and grabbed them. Plaintiffs ran away until the officer identified himself as an officer. Then Officer handcuffed plaintiff 1, assaulted him until he was vomiting and had a concussion. Plaintiff 2 was arrested when she went to check on Plaintiff 1 at precinct. Charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree and Unlawful Possession, which resulted in ACD.
Brown, Fitzgerald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04946,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2013, ended December 23, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff observed an arrest taking place on the street and recorded the incident with his phone. An hour later, when plaintiff was outside of his home, the officers who were conducting the earlier arrest grabbed plaintiff, pushed him against a vehicle searched and arrested him.
Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Third Amended Complaint