Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
James Nauhn Sr., V The City of New York, New York City Police Department Officer, et al.
Case # 15CV06057,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2015
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in their home and heard loud noises outside. Edwin Nauhn opened the door to see what was happening and officers sprayed him with pepper spray and entered the home without a warrant or consent. Officers also hit Beindu Nauhn and James Nauhn Sr with pepper spray. The Plaintifs asked the officers to leave and the officers grabbed and assaulted the Plaintiffs. When the Plaintiffs attempted to film the officers, the officers forcibly grabbed their phones and threatened to arrest them. Edwin Nauhn and James S. Nauhn were handcuffed and brought outside with no shoes and taken to the precinct. Edwin Nauhn was only wearing his boxers. The officers destroyed property in the home.
While held at the prec...