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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $13,000 total settlements.
Jackson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04273,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2015, ended January 11, 2016
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2013, plaintiff was driving home from his job when he stopped at a red light. A woman approached him and asked if "he had a light." Realizing the woman was a prostitute, plaintiff waived her off without even rolling his window down. Plaintiff drove off but was pulled over. The officers accused plaintiff of attempting to solicit a prostitute.
Jackson v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached plaintiff's vehicle and step out of the car. Defendant officer accused plaintiff of attempting to pay a prostitute. Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs, arrested and taken to the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was released at central booking without seeing a judge. No formal charges were made.
Jackson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV04360,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled Plaintiff over and accused him of patronizing a prostitute. Plaintiff was arrested under Patronizing a Prostitute in the 3rd Degree, taken to the 73rd precinct, then central booking where he was released without seeing a judge.