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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Cummings, Tamean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008471/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 1, 2013, ended September 18, 2014
$18,000 Settlement
Liverpool, Anton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02912,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2012, ended March 12, 2013
$8,000 Settlement
Racks v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04784,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: After Plaintiff's brother fell from a fourth story window, he went to comfort him and began taking photos of his brother when Defendant Officers grabbed him, tightly handcuffed him, took him to a precinct where he was charged with OGA and Resisting Arrest, which was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal at arraignments.