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.
Further details on conclusions.
Deckard, Ramel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021205/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 31, 2020, ended August 16, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2019 at 2:15 P.M., Plaintiff Ramel Deckard, was in the vicinity of East 168 Street and Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. Defendants, including Robert Weinberg, Sergio De La Mota and John or Jane Doe 1-10 illegally searched the Plaintiff and falsely arrested the Plaintiff for possession of marijuana. Plaintiff had not committed any crime or violation of law. Defendants used excessive force while arresting the plaintiff and battered the plaintiff including placing him under tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was transported to the 44th precinct where he was illegally searched, including a strip-search with cavity inspection, questioned, photographed and fingerprinted by the Defendants. Defendants Weinberg and De ...