Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lester, Nicholas vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06877,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 20, 2021, ended September 15, 2022
$160,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, plaintiff (an African-American male) was peacefully protesting the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Plaintiff and other protestors observed several NYPD officers accosting and assaulting a black male protestor, and some of them asked the officers to not hurt the protestor. Plaintiff said nothing to the officers and did not interfere in any way. Plaintiff again observed a NYPD officer assaulting another protestor. Plaintiff and other protestors asked the officer to stop in an effort to de-escalate the situation. Lt. Daniel Gallagher, in retaliation against plaintiff's exercise of his First Amendment rights, told the officers to "get him" (referring to plaintiff).
P.O. Jarvis Ona...