Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Case: 2022-27376
Closed: 3/2/2023
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Involved in a physical altercation
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Guilty:
Failed to remain at the scene of an off-duty incident
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), pre-trial suspension days (30 days), vacation days (20 days)
Rhodes, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV07884,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 19, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2021 plaintiff James Rhodes was playing his Saxophone in a reasonable manner on a side walk when Police Officer Alpsoy approached plaintiff and instructed plaintiff stop playing and leave the area. Rhodes asserted his constitutional right to play his saxophone in a reasonable manner and refused to stop or leave. Eventually SGT. Burgos arrived and instructed plaintiff to leave and Rhodes reasserted his constitutional right. After, P.O. John Doe attacked Rhodes with a taser, even though Rhodes posed no threat to anyone, and SGT. Burgos, P.O. Alpsoy, and P.O. Jane Doe did not stop their colleague from the unlawful use of force. P.O. Alpsoy falsely accused Rhodes of assaulting SGT. Burgos, obstructun...