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.
Lockett, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06294,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 26, 2013, ended May 5, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on a street in Brooklyn when he was stopped and arrested by police officers. Plaintiff was punched, hit with clubs, assaulted, thrown to the ground, and stepped on by NYPD officers in the course of his arrest. He was further assaulted en route to PSA3 and taken to the hospital for treatment