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.
Further details on conclusions.
Kaminski, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02886,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 17, 2023, ended September 20, 2024
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2022 at approximately 4:15pm, Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 were in the vicinity of the building located at 2927 40th Road, Long Island City, New York. Defendant Officers John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 aggressively began to corner a civilian who had been recording them. This individual told the officers that his left shoulder had previously been broken and he would comply and put his hands behind his back if given the chance. John Does 1 and 2 each grabbed the individual's wrist and one of the officers knocked his cellphone out of his hand. John Doe 1 and 2 aggressively twisted the individuals arms behind his back and placed their knees in his back while grabbing his arms. The individua...