Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Bracey, Jamahl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV06768,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 27, 2020, ended April 15, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 11, 2018, plaintiff and two friends were having dinner in Brooklyn. As plaintiff and his friends left the restaurant, they got into plaintiff's got. The police, including Officer Ruiz, Sgt. Thompson, and an unnamed officer, had been following the group since they elft the restaurant. They followed him through two stop lights and pulled him over for no apparent reason. Plaintiff was forced to exit the car and was asked a series of questions by Ofc. Ruiz. They as to breathalyze plaintiff. When plaintiff asked why, Ofc. Ruiz stated that plaintiff did not signal before turning, even though he did. Sgt. Thompson further demanded that plaintiff take a breathalyzer test. Sgt. Thompson told one of the passe...