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.
Further details on conclusions.
Baker, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507542/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 28, 2020, ended June 22, 2021
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 19, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of his grandmother’s apartment building, when he was subjected to an unlawful stop and search by Defendant Officer Edwards and Officers John Does 1-10. Defendant Officers pushed Plaintiff against the wall and put a forearm into Plaintiff’s head, causing physical injury. Defendant Officers unlawfully handcuffed Plaintiff without probable cause. Plaintiff was then searched by Defendant Officers, and no contraband was found. Plaintiff was transported to and unlawfully imprisoned at the 79th Precinct. The excessively tight handcuffs caused pain and physical injury to both of Plaintiff’s wrists. Defendant Officers refused to tell Plaintiff the reaso...