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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
James, Jahlil vs P.O. Salas, Cindy, et al.
Case # 159362/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, November 24, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2019, the plaintiff Jahlil James was walking through the courtyard of the Drew Hamilton Houses after leaving his home and heading towards the grocery store on the corner of West 144 Street and 8th Avenue, New York, New York when several police officers, including Cindy Salas, grabbed by his neck, arms and shoulders, attempted to choke him, twisted his left arm behind his back, stepped on his left foot and began to punch him in the chest, arms and body until he complained that he could not breathe. Thereafter, he was handcuffed, arrested and transported to the PSA6 Precinct where he was searched and then transported to the 32nd Precinct at which time the handcuffs were loosened, and he was put in a ho...