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.
Wilkerson, Noel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00884,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 12, 2014, ended July 29, 2014
$11,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2013, Plaintiff was driving when he was stopped by NYPD Police Officers John Iodice, Jorge Rodriguez, and Shoumendra Nandy for his headlights allegedly not working. This was false. After some verbal altercation, other police officers arrived. Plaintiff was physically removed from the car and had his car searched without consent or lawful cause.