Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Metwally, Osama E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 450863/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, May 4, 2016
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2015 Plaintiff was lawfully operating his cab when his vehicle was struck violently from behind by another car. Both drivers exited and Plaintiff was assaulted. Plaintiff called 911 but after a significant period of time elapsed Plaintiff traveled to the nearest precinct to implore police intervention. At the 19th Precinct Plaintiff spoke to Lt. Garcia who advised him to return to the scene of the accident and wait. When Plaintiff returned to the scene he learned POs and an ambulance had already come and gone. Plaintiff called 911 a second time and was advised to wait for the response team to return. POs John and Jane Doe responded and Plaintiff provided his account from a car of a fellow cab dri...