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.
Dib, Emil Jr. vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 24CV00088,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about October 12, 2022, Emil Dib - who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and had past interactions with local law enforcement - was approached by Officer Jose Alicea while walking back to his home after purchasing cigarettes. Officer Alicea was responding to a call from Dib's sister, who reported an argument she and Dib had prior to Dib leaving to purchase cigarettes. Officer Alicea asked Dib to come with him, and Dib willingly agreed; notwithstanding Dib's surrender, Officer Alicea deployed a taser on Dib, striking him in his chest and left hip. As a result of Officer Alicea's taser use, Dib fell to the ground and hit his head on a nearby curb. Dib was taken to the hospital and treated ...