Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Graham, Sharone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02270,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2014, ended February 25, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 10, 2013, POs Nayron Garcia, Kevin Geoghegan, Michael Dicecco, Mark Dibenedetto, Mirel Hoxha, Angel Melendez participated in unlawfully stopping and arresting Plaintiff. During the incident, officers approached Plaintiff’s car with their guns drawn. Officers searched the vehicle; no contraband was recovered from Plaintiff or his vehicle. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was transported to a precinct and imprisoned therein. Plaintiff was imprisoned until January 11, 2013, when he was arraigned on baseless charges filed based on the false allegations of officer Garcia that Plaintiff had refused to follow his orders and had purportedly resisted arrest. Officers initiated and continued the prosecution with malice...