Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,809,250 total settlements.
Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04903,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2021, ended November 5, 2025
$1,710,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiffs Molly Washam, Adam Bettencourt, Samuel Karnes, and Laura Petree were attending a Black Lives Matter protest at Cadman Plaza when at 9pm, the NYPD kettled them in along with several other protestors and began attacking. They had not issued an order to disperse or providing such opportunity to disperse. Plaintiffs Washam and Bettencourt were beaten with batons. Plaintiff Washam's phone was taken from her by Detective Michael McCaffrey. Detective Daniel Herzog issued a DAT for Bettencourt. Plaintiff Karns was attempting to leave the Plaza when he was struck from behind with an asp, but not arrested. He was able to leave to seek medical care. Plaintiff Petree was chased down the street a...
Hogan, Shownne vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525744/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 12, 2021, ended October 17, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2020, around 7:40 A.M., Plaintiff Shownne Hogan, who is Black, was legally present near Flushing Avenue and Humboldt Street in Brooklyn, NY. Defendant NYPD officer Michael McCaffrey (Shield # 10888) and two unidentified officers, referred to as John Doe 1-2, arrested Hogan without any apparent reason. Hogan had committed no crime, and the officers lacked a warrant or any lawful justification for the arrest. Before being handcuffed, Hogan attempted to explain his innocence and expressed his reluctance to be handcuffed and jailed. However, he peacefully submitted to the false arrest. At the jail, Hogan underwent a humiliating search, had his money and personal belongings confiscated, and was placed...
Bacquie, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00618,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 2, 2016, ended September 10, 2018
$99,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff's house while he was having a barbecue, had a conversation with him, and then entered the gate to his yard, assaulted him, yelled racial slurs, took him to the 113th Precinct, and then the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with multiple crimes, including felony assault on an officer, which were ACD'd.