Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The 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 conclusions.
Johnson, Rashard vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV02043,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 25, 2024, ended April 15, 2026
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 7, 2023, Plaintiff was arrested on a false complaint. Plaintiff was released that night without being further detained. He later realized that the police had not given him back all of his personal property, including a key to get back inside his house. Upon returning to Police Service Area 6, he stopped at the gate. An Asian male, NYPD lieutenant John Doe 1 and an African American male, NYPD Officer John Doe 2 came to the gate. John Doe 1 refused to give Plaintiff his keys and ordered him out of PSA6. Defendant John Doe 1 then grabbed the Plaintiff and yanked him harshly, preventing Plaintiff from leaving. John Doe 1 yelled at Defendants John Does 2-4 to cuff plaintiff. Plaintiff was unable to...