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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Morant, Ryan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506711/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 14, 2022, ended April 3, 2024
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 28, 2021, Plaintiff was illegally stopped, searched, seized, battered, assaulted, detained and arrested by POs Nelson Caceres and John or Jane Does 1-10 solely because of his race as an African American or Black male. Plaintiff was lawfully on the sidewalk when the POs exited their vehicle and illegally stopped Plaintiff without probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or a valid search or arrest warrant. POs then questioned Plaintiff and demanded identification, accusing Plaintiff of a criminal offense and violently contorting his arms behind his back to apply handcuffs. Plaintiffs complains that the cuffs were too tight were ignored. The tight cuffs caused loss of feeling, redness, swelling and aggravat...