Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Jones, Mike, et al. vs Officer Galvin, Ryan, et al.
Case # 14CV04095,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2014, ended February 6, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2013, NYPD officers Ryan Galvin, Anthony Torres and Sergeant Erek Powers violently assaulted Plaintiff Mike Jones in his place of business, threw him on a sofa and beat him with closed fists while sitting on him. When taking Plaintiff from the store in handcuffs, officers slammed his head against a doorframe so violently as to later require 8 stitches. Witnessing this, Plaintiff Hidie Jones was arrested with no cause. Plaintiffs were illegally searched and no contraband recovered. At the 81st Precinct, officers pointed a taser at Plaintiff Mike Jones while laughing, but eventually allowed EMS to transport him to a hospital for stitches.
Officer prepared false paperwork charging Plaintiff Mike J...
