Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Roddy, Jordon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 709768/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 2, 2018, ended May 20, 2020
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2017, Defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner causing physical pain and mental suffering. The Plaintiff was kicked by multiple Officers while he was in the fetal position on the ground. He was kicked on his lower back and he was thrown to the ground by the police and called an asshole. The handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff's wrists so tight that Plaintiff's wrists turned red. Plaintiff was kicked multiple times in his lower back, suffered contusions to his person and bloody elbows as he was thrown to the ground while he was rear handcuffed.