Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
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
Complaint,
Amended 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.