Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $130,000 total settlements.
Jacobs, Karache vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302824/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 26, 2016, ended December 1, 2017
$100,000 Settlement
Ramos, Sarah, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08611,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 15, 2015, ended April 24, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and their friends were holding a celebration at the community garden. Police officers from the 46th Pct. who constantly harass them at the garden, rushed into the community garden, ordered people to lie on the ground, and then unlawfully searched and handcuffed them while other police officers destructively searched the garden. Although nothing illegal was found as a result of the police officers' unlawful search, the police officers nevertheless arrested Plaintiffs, took them to the 46th Precinct, unlawfully searched some of them, and falsely charged them with Disorderly Conduct. Charges were eventually dismissed.