Samantha E. Cortez

Badge #26910, Hispanic Female
Police Officer at 24th Precinct since May 2019, active
Service started January 2018, made $68,600 last year, Tax #965011

Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Closed - Pending Litigation

Complaint #202202437, September 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202202437, September 2021
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details

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Lawsuits

Mccarter, Tracy vs City of New York
Case # 23CV09652, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2020, Plaintiff Tracy McCarter was visited at her Manhattan residence by her estranged and abusive husband, James Murray. Mr. Murray had an extensive history of alcoholism and domestic violence toward Plaintiff. Plaintiff returned from work to find Mr. Murray waiting for her outside her apartment, at which point she allowed him inside to retrieve his medications and sleep on the couch. Once inside, Mr. Murray became combative towards Plaintiff. Mr. Murray pushed Plaintiff into a mirror and choked her. Plaintiff attempted to deter the attack by brandishing a sharp knife, at which point Mr. Murray tripped while lunging towards her. Mr. Murray fell into the knife, and the blade entered his chest. Plain...