Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Farid, Ali vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 522820/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On November 29, 2020, plaintiff, an Arab male Muslim, was approached by tow individuals who physically restrained plaintiff and physically assaulted him with closed fists, leading to substantial bodily injury. Shortly thereafter, defendant-officers, including Officers Casey Guillen and Vincent Giaquinto, arrived at the site of the incident. Defendant Officers approach plaintiff, a complaining victim, grabbed, physically restrained, handcuffed and shackled plaintiff in an excessively tight fashion. Defendant-officers, including Guillen and Giaquinto, began illegally searching plaintiff's person, ignored plaintiff's recollections of his assault, and ignored exculpatory information provided by the plaintiff. Defe...