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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Case: 2023-28349
Closed: 6/8/2023
Case Details:
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Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
D., C. an Inf. By Mng Medina, Joan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06287,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 15, 2013, ended January 7, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On September 30, 2013, Plaintiffs were detained and searched by POs Benita Bunch and Shuyan Lam without any legal basis, justification, or excuse. In fact, before arresting Plaintiffs, the officers spoke to several witnesses at the scene who informed them that Plaintiffs were not the perpetrators. The searches yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs, or contraband. Despite the absence of any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Plaintiffs, POs Bunch and Lam formally arrested Plaintiffs. After having been brought to the precinct and Central Booking, where they were held for hours, Plaintiffs were summarily released without explanation and without being charged when the DA’s Office declined to prosecute them. Whi...