Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Edwards-El, Shandrica as Adm of The Estate of Mizell, Irving (deceased) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04507,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2014
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2013, at about 6:30pm, plaintiff's intestate Mizell was lawfully in the vicinity of 456 Richmond Terrace, Richmond County, NY, a New York City Housing Authority building. Mizell was, without just cause, wrongfully assaulted by the defendant officers. Mizell's assault took place while he was being falsely arrested for a violation of an order of protection, which has been disposed of. Despite Mizell not having committed any crimes, nor any probable cause, individual defendants stopped and arrested him. Following Mizell's arrest, defendants transported him into the building stairwell where the officers viciously beat, and assaulted him while dragging him down seven flights of stairs. In areas with no s...