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.
Bryant, Lakisha M/n/g of K, I, et al. vs Serebrenik, Mark, et al.
Case # 15CV03762,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 1, 2015, ended April 19, 2017
$240,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Plaintiffs Mr. K and Mr. M were traveling home from high school in Brooklyn, New York, walking on Brighton Beach Avenue. Mr. K was grabbed and picked up from behind by P.O.s Serebrenik, Stankevicius, Falcon, Jordon, Colon, and Palmiotto; they proceeded to restrain Mr. K in a bearhug, tearing his jacket. They handcuffed and arrest Mr. K, all without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. They searched him, finding no contraband, and placed him into a vehicle; they refused to tell him why he was being arrested. Mr. M was similarly grabbed, restrained, and handcuffed by the aforementioned officers. They pushed Mr. M's face into a car that was parked on the street. They searched...
