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.
Case: 2019-21517
Closed: 3/13/2020
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired.
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Guilty:
Refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.
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Guilty:
Accident resulting in property damage.
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Guilty:
Unfit for duty.
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Guilty:
Open container of alcohol in a vehicle.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (32 days), vacation days (38 days)
Balde v. Basso et al
Case # 17CV01846,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was on the street when he witnessed an altercation between a drug dealer and two others. The defendant officers approached and one of the other people accused the plaintiff of having taken money from him. The plaintiff explained to the defendant officers that he had run away when he saw the fight occur, but the plaintiff was placed under arrest anyway and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree and robbery in the second degree. The charges were dismissed and sealed.