Conclusion Meanings:
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
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Brown, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02071,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 4, 2021, ended July 25, 2022
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 9, 2019, Plaintiff appeared for a visit with his parole officer and during the visit, was arrested by P.O. Nicholas Dietz and an unidentified police officer. Plaintiff was told by the police officers that he was being arrested for violating an order of protection. Plaintiff had an order of protection from his ex-girlfriend but the case of dismissed a month ago and the order of protection was vacated, which the arresting officers should have been aware. However, despite Plaintiff trying to explain the situation to the officers, he was ignored and arrested. Plaintiff was charged with two counts of Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree and two counts of Harassment in the Second Degree, and as a resul...