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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Battle, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05263,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2014, ended February 19, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 16, 2014, James Battle was arrested by unknown P.O.s without probable cause when he was called for questioning at 103rd precinct. Battle told P.O.s he was not the suspect they were looking for, but he was pushed against the wall and excessive and unnecessary forced was used against him. Battle was handcuffed excessively tightly. Battle was held for 24 hours until he could see a judge. Battle was arrested for no reason and charged by P.O.s for the sole purpose of intimidation. He was never read his Miranda rights.
Williams, Tamata vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02191,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2014, ended April 25, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On 3 separate occasions, False allegations by Plaintiffs husband told to defendant officers led to Plaintiffs arrest and false charges. Officer failed and refused to investigate.