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.
'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.
Willis, Frederick vs Thompson, Tyrone, et al.
Case # 150668/2023,
Supreme Court - New York
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 14, 2019, Plaintiff was at 520 W. 126 St, NY, NY. Defendants arrested and detained Plaintiff. A Defendant supervisor was present on the scene and did not stop Plaintiff's arrest. Earlier on September 30, 2019, Plaintiff reported to police he was a victim of an assault inside the location, showed his injuries, invited them to view video supporting his claim, provided witness names, but was ignored. On October 1, 2019, Defendants went to the location and conducted an insufficient investigation. As a result of Defendants' efforts, Defendants sought to arrest Plaintiff. The day of plaintiff's arrest, he offered to defendants to view video and provided witness names to the encounter but was ignored. Defen...