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.
Elbassiony, Nourhan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02128,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 19, 2019, ended January 30, 2020
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2017, Nourhan Elbassiony was outside of a hookah lounge when she saw her friend being arrested by police. Elbassiony’s friend threw his cell phone to her, at which point Officers Topi, Mosby, and Doe grabbed Elbassiony and violently shook her from side to side. Elbassiony heard her knee pop and went to the hospital, where Officers Mei and Varrone came to speak with her. Elbassiony told the officers that she wished to make a complaint; the officers left, and later returned to place Elbassiony under arrest. Elbassiony was charged with obstruction of governmental administration, disorderly conduct, and harassment. Officer Drozd falsely stated that Elbassiony refused to comply with police commands, a...