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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Bland, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05561,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 17, 2013, ended March 3, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully attending a party at his friend's apartment in Manhattan, and no illegal activity was taking place. Defendant NYPD officer John Does then entered the apartment. After asking why the officers were entering and stating that he had a right to be at the apartment, Plaintiff was seized, handcuffed, and manhandled by the John Does and Defendant NYPD Officer Kouying Loo. Plaintiff complained that the handcuffs were too tight, and one of the officers responded that the police would loosen them when they wanted to.
Plaintiff was then transported to the 24th precinct. At his request, Plaintiff was then brought to the emergency room to address shoulder and wrist pain from being man...