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.
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules.
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Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
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Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, training, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Gomez, Rafael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02377,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 5, 2016, ended February 3, 2017
$37,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs car window had been broken and after they approached multiple officers to make a report, Defendant Officers unlawfully searched them, illegally assaulted them, and arrested them. Plaintiffs were brought to the 34th Precinct and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and harassment, which were later dismissed.