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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Mishoe, Malachi an Infant By Mng Mishoe, Evangeline vs Hofsiss, Chad, et al.
Case # 160421/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, October 15, 2015, ended December 28, 2016
$95,000 Settlement
Eaglen, Smokey, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01197,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 5, 2014, ended July 7, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On July 25, 2013 Plaintiff was hailing a cab in Manhattan when Defendant Officers approached. Defendant Officer Wadolowski had his gun drawn and pointed at Plaintiff, while Defendant Officers Murcott and Hofsiss followed behing. The Defendant Officers did not say anything, Plaintiff raised his hands, and the Defendant Officers then assaulted and tackled the Plaintiff breaking his arm while they placed him under arrest. The second Plaintiff, noticing the encounter asked the Defendants what was going on. In response the second Plaintiff was hit and kicked, spraining his shoulder and lower back in the process, and placed under arrest.