Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Simon, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529222/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 13, 2022
Obregon, Daniel vs Chowdhury, Kawsar, et al.
Case # 17CV04436,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 13, 2017, ended May 18, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2014, plaintiff legally parked his vehicle in a muni-meter parking spot. Before plaintiff's son was able to deposit the change into the meter, defendant Chowdhury, a traffic enforcement agent, placed a parking citation and summons upon plaintiff’s van. Plaintiff approached defendant Chowdhury to discuss why it had been issued before a reasonable opportunity to fund the muni-meter had elapsed. Defendant Chowdhury provided no explanation and then stated that he'd have plaintiff arrested. Defendant police officers arrived at the scene and arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff spent approximately 36hours in custody before being released. All charges brought against him were ultimately dismissed.