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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $133,000 total settlements.
Mcclung, Kennan, et Al vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01653,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 7, 2024, ended August 19, 2024
$110,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 3, 2022, Plaintiff McClung attended as an opponent of an anti-abortion protest. As the anti-abortion protesters began to march, Plaintiff McClung and other clinic defenders faced them and walked in front of them to slow their progression. The NYPD played an LRAD recording stating that the protestors must clear the roadway. At this point, Plaintiff McClung was on the sidewalk. Plaintiff McClung stood in the way of the protestors in order to prevent them from entering the clinic. In response, NYPD Defendant Jorge Perez suddenly and without warning grabbed Plaintiff McClung from behind and forcefully shoved him down the sidewalk face-forwards. NYPD Defendant Maciej Urbanski joined in attacking Plaintif...
Bush, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03959,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 3, 2015, ended November 25, 2015
$23,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While in custody at the 40th Precinct, Plaintiff was strip-searched and drugs were recovered. Defendant Officers then assaulted Plaintiff and denied him medical treatment. Plaintiff plead guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance.