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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $3,000 total settlements.
Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV04903,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2021
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...
Morales, Janette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05787,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 9, 2017, ended February 23, 2018
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was shopping when she was approached and arrested by officers. They tightly handcuffed her and forcibly pushed her into a police vehicle. Plaintiff requested to be transported to a hospital for medical care but was denied.