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.
Spooner, Jalen G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702098/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 18, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2019, and at all times hereinafter mentioned and upon
information and belief, the plaintiff, Spooner, was lawfully present at or about the intersection of 215th Street and 40th Avenue, in the County of Queens. The plaintiff was assaulted and battered by NYPD Officer Lang and other unnamed officers at the aforementioned location. Thereafter, the plaintiff was arrested and placed in handcuffs and was taken into custody and was sent to the 114th Precinct on April 17, 2019 and was held for a period of time and then released. Plaintiff was repeatedly thrown against a metal gate, thrown to the ground, struck with arms and knees on his neck and back. As a result of the officers' actions, the plaintiff was...