Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Jimenez, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154150/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, April 24, 2019, ended May 1, 2020
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 26, 2018, at approximately 5:15 PM, Plaintiff was at 3300 Broadway, New York, when they were approached by Officer Bryant Harinarain and other unidentified officers from the NYPD’s 30th Precinct. The officers wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized the Plaintiff, and proceeded conducted an illegal search and used excessive force during the interaction. They grabbed, handcuffed, and seized the Plaintiff without any legal justification, causing the Plaintiff physical pain and mental suffering. Plaintiff was then taken into custody and detained for approximately 24 hours before being released.
The complaint details multiple violations of Plaintiff's constitutional rights, including:
- False A...