Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Gomez, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV01796,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2023
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2020, Plaintiff Manuel Gomez called the NYPD to report that he had been the victim of a crime. When the police arrived, Mr. Gomez told them that he had been assaulted by three men and that his thumb was broken and required medical attention. However, instead of arresting any of his assailants, who were still present, the police handcuffed Mr. Gomez and arrested him. Mr. Gomez was transported back to the 108th Precinct, where he again told the police that his thumb was broken. Defendant Gutierrez slowly and painfully rolled Mr. Gomez’s broken thumb back and forth to take his thumb print. There was no legitimate basis for the arrest. On October 28, 2021, all charges were dismissed with prejudice agains...