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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Jackson, Jayrom vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154154/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, May 8, 2017, ended June 27, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 1, 2017, the Defendant police officers forcibly seized and detained plaintiff, falsely accusing him of acting disorderly. The Defendants grabbed Plaintiff, threw him onto the ground, and kicked him in the back. The Defendants then handcuffed Plaintiff, injuring Plaintiff’s left wrist and right elbow in the process. Defendants took Plaintiff to the 9th precinct where he was photographed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell for hours before being transferred to the hospital. Once he was done being treated, Defendants once again took him to the 9th precinct. The officers at the 9th precinct told Plaintiff that he was forcibly seized because the officers mistakenly thought that Plaintiff was inv...