Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Case: 2023-29598
Closed: 1/5/2024
Case Details:
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Wrongful threat of force.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case Details:
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Failed to activate their body worn camera.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Williams, Steven vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV00806,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 7, 2024
Complaint
Description: On November 6, 2022, Plaintiff was attacked in the front of his apartment building by his neighbors. This attack took place immediately after Plaintiff and his wife warned Defendants Police Officer Jose Rodriguez and Police Officer Neon Chowdhury that these neighbors were acting in a hostile and aggressive manner. Plaintiff was attacked directly in front of Defendants PO Rodriguez and PO Chowdhury. Even as Defendants intervened, the attackers refused to relent and Plaintiff continued to get punched and kneed. Defendants accused the group as a whole of fighting, even though Plaintiff was being jumped.
Shortly after, one of the attackers grabbed an aluminum bat and charged at Defendant Rodriguez - who was stand...
