Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
Davis, Dellon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 533208/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 4, 2022, ended January 30, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2021, Plaintiff was lawfully at the intersection of Reid Ave and Monroe St, Brooklyn, NY, as a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped without legal justification. Defendants unlawfully detained and searched Plaintiff, the other passengers, and the vehicle. Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff. During the arrest, defendants punched him in the face; slammed his head on the vehicle; threw him to the ground and put a knee in his back, suffering physical injuries including cuts, abrasions and contusions to his face and knees. Defendants transported Plaintiff to the 81st Precinct for at least 12 hours, then was transported to Central Booking where he remained for 36 more hours. Plaintiff did not go be...