Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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.
O., J., an Infant By His M/n/g Guzman, Sophia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 527859/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2024
Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2023, infant Plaintiff was lawfully at the premises (in a stairwell) at Teachers Preparatory High School. Infant Plaintiff was approached and was assaulted and battered by Defendant Police Officer Saintjean. Infant Plaintiff was grabbed, thrown face first against a wall, had his forearm oppressed into his back, had his arms violently pulled back, and was forcefully placed in handcuffs. Infant plaintiff was kept in the school without being able to leave. Infant plaintiff was released without being charged with a crime. Plaintiff Ortiz was notified that Defendant Police Officer Saintjean had mistakenly identified her son (infant Plaintiff) as someone else.