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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Madeam, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154979/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, November 5, 2020, ended March 24, 2022
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2018, around 8:00 PM at 141st Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan, Plaintiff Eric Madeam was outside talking with his friends when a police officer approached him. Plaintiff, and his two friends, was arrested for unlawfully dealing with fireworks. Plaintiff denies the charges and, at arraignment, he received an ACD. Plaintiff was incarcerated for 19 hours prior to release, causing him to miss one day in work ($1,000 in lost wages).
