Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Cruciata, Peter vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150209/2023,
Supreme Court - Richmond, February 7, 2023, ended December 18, 2023
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 11, 2022, Plaintiff was lawfully present at a property which he owned when defendant NYPD Officers accused him of destroying security cameras at the property and unlawfully arrested him. The Officers removed Plaintiff to the precinct, where he was placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff requested medical attention, informing the officers that he was 71-years-old and had recently undergone open-heart surgery and five bypasses. Officers told plaintiff he would be given a Desk Appearance Ticket and released within an hour. Instead, after several hours Plaintiff was interrogated without being read his Miranda Rights and without an attorney present, despite clearly asking for one twice. Later that day, Plaintiff ...