Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Blue, Valerie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05769,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 7, 2016, ended January 3, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke down Plaintiff's door with a "no-knock warrant", threw Plaintiff, who was naked, onto the floor, and pointed their guns at her. Officers let Plaintiff dress, then searched her and her apartment, arrested her, and brought her to the 81st Precinct. Officers falsely alleged that Marihuana, MDMA, Crack Cocaine, unloaded semi-automatic pistol and a .380 casing were recovered from the plaintiff's room. Plaintiff was charged with 220.16, 220.50, 221.15, 220.06, 265.01-b, 220.03, 221.10, 221.05, and 10-133, which were all later dismissed.