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.
Cyrus, Catherine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05921,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2013, ended March 10, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2012, plaintiff was walking along Bainbridge Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard and Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, having just purchased a soda from a nearby convenience store. Plaintiff noticed a police van following her. As the van drew nearer, a male from inside the van yelled, "Yo, son, come here!" The van stopped, defendants exited the vehicle and surrounded plaintiff. Clerge demanded to see plaintiff's ID. Clerge insisted plaintiff tell him what was inside the bag she was carrying. Plaintiff showed the soda she bought. After plaintiff mentioned being harassed, Clerge arrested and handcuffed her, and she was taken to the 81st precinct. A witness went to the 81st Precinct to file a complaint bas...