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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $965,000 total settlements.
Sledge, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08820,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 17, 2016, ended November 18, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was not violating any traffic laws when he was pulled over by the defendant officers. Without probable cause the defendant officer searched the plaintiff and his vehicle. Despite the fact that nothing illegal was found, the defendant officers arrested the plaintiff and took him to a nearby precinct. He was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. The charges were later dismissed.
H.,d., et al. vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07698,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 3, 2016, ended April 10, 2019
$950,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Class action by LAS challenging the constitutionality of NYPL 240.37-Loitering for the Purposes of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense. Contact Cynthia for more information on the defendants.