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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Sandal, Rakesh vs The City of New York, New York City Police Department and Doe, John
Case # 23CV08484,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2023
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2023, PO PHILLIPS, PETRONE, HARPER, GATTO, and O’BRIEN wrongfully, illegally, and unlawfully seized, detained, confined, arrested, and imprisoned Plaintiff SANDAL when he was lawfully occupied in his commercial stores in Queens. At that time, Plaintiff hired Richard on a daily basis. However, Richard’s parents were unhappy to hire Richard and pay him directly. They called and falsely stated that their son was kidnapped. Even though Plaintiff SANDAL confirmed that Richard was with Plaintiff and that there was no risk of flight of violence to PO’s questioning, POs rushed Plaintiff and pushed his body against his vehicle. And then, PO PHILLIPS, PETRONE, HARPER, GATTO, and O’BRIEN charged Plaintiff wi...