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.
'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.
King, Kevin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707379/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 10, 2019
Complaint
Description: "On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Sean Cox and Francesca Oreckinto without cause. Plaintiff presented his Federal ID, told the officers he as federal agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and when asked, responded that he had a firearm. The Defendants told him to step out of the vehicle, grabbed his arm, and trhust him agaisnt the car. Plaintiff stood with bright lights shining in his face for almost an hour until the Defenants said they had verified his ID and could go.
On April 1, 2018, Plaintiff Kevin King was driving with his fiancee when he was stopped by Defendant Officers Lance Walter and Christina Anderson without ...