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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Hasnain, Anees et Al vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06221,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 20, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2021, Plaintiffs Anees Hasnain and Luis Mejia were peacefully participating in a protest near the Metropolitan Museum of Art when they were unlawfully detained and arrested by Defendant NYPD officers. Officer Albergo violently grabbed Plaintiff Hasnain's head, slamming her to the ground, causing her to lose consciousness and sustain a concussion. Simultaneously, Plaintiff Mejia was dragged to the ground and injured, with his arm forcibly extended, causing damage to his left elbow and arm. Both plaintiffs were handcuffed excessively tightly and arrested without probable cause. The officers did not read them their rights or offer a summons but instead transported them to the 28th Precinct in a pr...
Adams, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06741,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended December 21, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was protesting the destruction of a historic building when Defendant Officers arrived, approached him, arrested him, took him to a precinct, and then released him with two summons for disorderly conduct, which were later dismissed.