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.
Mccarthy, Sherwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05926,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 10, 2014, ended October 1, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2014, Plaintiff was waiting to present scrap metal for recycling. NYPD Officers Latvia Steele Lawrence, Daniel Perrino, Marlon Sanchez, Aziz Sidani unlawfully detained and arrested Plaintiff on false charges. They then prepared false reports, and strip searched Plaintiff.