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.
Solomon, Terrence vs City of New Yokr, et al.
Case # 034492/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about June 27, 2015, Plaintiff TERRENCE SOLOMON was at or about 1121 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY, returning from the store when Noel Oliver attacked Plaintiff with a machete. Plaintiff defended himself from Mr. Oliver’s attack using a small utility pocket knife he had in his pocket used in the course of his work. After Mr. Oliver retreated, Plaintiff continued to walk to his home when he was stopped by defendant P.O. JULIO RODRIGUEZ who asked him what happened to him. Plaintiff explained that Mr. Oliver attacked him with a machete. Defendant took Plaintiff to the hospital to be treated and then to the precinct where he was arrested. Defendants P.O. JULIO RODRIGUEZ and P.O. THOMAS acted forcibly in apprehend...