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, $21,352 total settlements.
Nadura, Charina, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05285,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 18, 2018, ended March 13, 2018
$15,352 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were acting as journalists for Democracy Now! and documenting an anti-Trump protest outside the Grand Hyatt in Midtown. Both plaintiffs were recording audio and video and were holding video cameras. Both plaintiffs also had press passes and it was evident that they were there for press purposes. Police officers then arrested protesters when it appeared that the protest had become violent. NYPD officers then directed the plaintiffs to stay back and move back. The plaintiffs complied and were backing up when an officer began to read a warning that said if any person moved onto the street and obstructed traffic, they would be placed under arrest. Right after reading that warning, both plaintiffs were pl...
Williams, Gary vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152447/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, March 16, 2017, ended September 19, 2017
$6,000 Settlement