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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Nicholas, Jason B. vs Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 15CV09592,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 29, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a photojournalist with NYPD press credentials, was on assignment trying to get a photograph of Roger Goddell when he was assaulted by Goodell's bodyguard, and then arrested for allegedly assaulting the bodyguard. After the charges were dismissed, Defendant Officer Debonis re-issued Plaintiff's press credentials. However, after more press events and encounters between Debonis and Plaintiff, Debonis revoked Plaintiff's credentials and refuses to return it.
Hurdley v. Pagnotta et al
Case # 16CV04186,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled up next to Plaintiff in his parked vehicle, asked him for his license and what he was doing, and then went back to their car and blocked him in. Officers then attempted to pull Plaintiff out of the car and so he tried to drive away resulting in an injuring to Defendant Officer Pagnotta. Plaintiff fled the scene then later turned himself in and was charged with 120.11, 120.08, and a VTL violation. Plaintiff was convicted but the appellate division later reversed and dismissed the assault conviction due to insufficient evidence.