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.
Further details on conclusions.
Morris, Chadon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 705612/2021E,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 12, 2021, ended October 21, 2022
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 4, 2019, Plaintiff observed an unknown male strike another unknown male. Police Officers John Does then tackled, tackled, handcuffed, and arrested Plaintiff even though Plaintiff was not involved in the incident and did not engage in criminal or unlawful conduct. Police Officer Scott Edwards claimed that Plaintiff attempted to prevent the arrest of another person through physical means, though Plaintiff did not take such action. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct and arraigned and released on his own recognizance on or about July 6, 2019, more than 24 hours after his arrest on July 4, 2019. Police Officers Terrence Sloan, Michael Juliano, and Brian Padovani were also present throughout th...