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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Louis-Jeune, Luther G., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01587,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 25, 2016, ended March 3, 2017
$160,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was taking his son to the Rockefeller Tree lighting and kept encountering police barriers blocking his path. Plaintiff went to leave the area altogether when he was pushed by Defendant Officer Rivera and then assaulted him with his 3 yr. old son present. Officers took plaintiff under arrest and refused to answer where his son would be taken. Plaintiff was taken to a local precinct and then the hospital, charged with 195.05; 205.30; 240.20(6); and 240.26(1). All charges were later dismissed.