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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawless, Thorn vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV09106,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 24, 2023, ended October 31, 2024
$37,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 14, 2022 around noon Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant Officers at City Hall Park in Manhattan. Plaintiff was lawfully present at the park protesting an anti transgender protest along with other transgender allies. The Defendant officers including Defendant Inspector Magee, John Does 1-3, and some or all of the other Defendants violently yanked, grabbed, and twisted Plaintiff's arms, ultimately causing injuries including a fractured elbow. At this point plaintiff was put in excessively tight handcuffs and unlawfully arrested without warning or probable cause. Plaintiff repeatedly requested the handcuffs be loosened, but this request was denied. During Plaintiff's time in custody he was refused his...