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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Waltrous, Sean L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514853/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 9, 2022
Waltrous, Sean L. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 452435/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, June 9, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2022, as an independent photograph, was actively taking pictures of a peacefully protest regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict in Manhattan and was wearing a "Press Pass".
Plaintiff had been taking pictures of the protest from various locations as the
demonstration wend its way to and about the consulate and the interactions between protestors with differing views and their collective interactions with members of the NYPD.
Although it was apparent that Plaintiff was a photographer (Press Pass,
expensive camera, camera equipment), he was pushed and shoved aggressively, by defendants, including LA and unknown police officers. Plaintiff was dragged/pushed toward a police van where they put zip ties...