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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Perkins, Thomas, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510701/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 23, 2020, ended February 18, 2021
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 9, 2020, plaintiffs Thomas Perkins and Jenny Hannigan were lawfully present in an MTA subway station in Brooklyn when they were approached by Defendant P.O.s Jotwo Edwards and John Does #1-10, who told them to leave. Plaintiffs were confused by this request, and remained on the platform, asking for more information. The officers grabbed Perkins and began to forcibly drag him off the platform. As Hanigan followed the officers who were dragging Perkins, one of the officers pushed her down the stairs, causing her to sustain injuries and lose consciousness. She awoke handcuffed inside of an ambulance. The officers also handcuffed Perkins and smashed his head into a wall. The officers never told plaintif...