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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lembert, Sylvia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161348/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 15, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about September 6, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present within a friend's residence as the friend's invitee. At the behest of defendant-NYPD Lieutenant Reynaldo Herasme and without justification, defendant-NYPD officers forcibly removed plaintiff from the residence. Defendant-officers caused apprehension of- and used actual physical force in this removal. Subsequently, defendant-officers transported plaintiff to a psychiatric facility against her (plaintiff's) will. Defendants did not appraise plaintiff of any Miranda rights or provide opportunity to speak with an attorney. Plaintiff was held for 72 hours or 3 days prior to being release.