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, $60,000 total settlements.
Gordon, Craig vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153810/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 25, 2018, ended June 15, 2020
$15,000 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
Complaint,
Amended 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.
