Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
'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.
Carzan, Kamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030377/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 16, 2020, ended August 16, 2023
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 1420 Grand Concourse, Bronx, and walking out of the building, when defendant police officers, for no probable cause or reason other than the plaintiff's race, approached plaintiff and assaulted him by pointing a gun at his chest, slamming him against the wall, and throwing him to the ground. The officers then falsely accused plaintiff of illegally possessing weapons and drugs. Plaintiff was searched and tightly handcuffed, causing substantial pain. Plaintiff was then transported to a police precinct, where he was searched, processed, and detained. During arraignment, plaintiff was prosecuted with committing crimes based on false police reports, and all...