Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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 conclusion definitions.
Bridgeforth, Jasmine, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 20, 2016, ended November 28, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs had a group of friends over for dinner and after they left for work, one of the guests stayed at the apartment and reported to the police that the Plaintiffs were going to sex traffic them. Defendant Officers arrived at the apartment, searched it, and arrested the Plaintiffs when they returned for sex trafficking and kidnapping. The DA declined to prosecute all of the Plaintiffs.