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.
Chapman v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV01806,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was stopped at gunpoint by the defendant officers, arrested and searched, using excessive force. Defendants seized nearly $1,000 from plaintiff, but did not voucher nor return the full amount to plaintiff.