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.
'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.
Council, Mark vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 519639/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 25, 2023
Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2022, plaintiff swiped his Metrocard, passed through the Canal Street Station, and proceeded to wait for an uptown 6 train. While waiting, plaintiff was confronted by defendant-Officer Mercedes Rodriguez. Plaintiff refused to provide Officer Rodriguez with his Metrocard. Defendant LSA Ryan Murphy came toward plaintiff and pushed him against a pillar. Defendant LSA Murphy placed plaintiff under arrest. Defendant-officers, including officers Rodriguez and Zhang, proceeded to search plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to a police station within the station, wherein officer-defendants search the plaintiff's person, confiscated his Metrocard and his mother's Metrocard, and placed him in a jail cell. Plainti...