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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $560,000 total settlements.
Henry, Jelani vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02491,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 1, 2015, ended September 13, 2016
$560,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: A shooting occurred in which two individuals were shot. Both victims were hospitalized and survived. Plaintiff , Henry , had no involvement and was not there at the time of the incident. From April 20, 2012 to November 7, 2013 ; Plaintiff falsely arrested and imprisoned.
Johnson v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV08195,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested in North Carolina due to an outstanding bench warrant in NYS even though she was not the actual wanted person. Defendant Officers went to NC and arrested Plaintiff and brought her to NY. Plaintiff was released from Rikers but Defendants failed to correct the misidentification, resulting in her unlawful re-arrest again.