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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $128,750 total settlements.
Purcell, Roxanne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03979,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 19, 2018
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2015, the US marshal, NYPD, and FDNY kicked down the plaintiff's son's apartment door, detonated smoke bombs, fatally shot the plaintiff's son, and took pictures of his body. US marshal and NYPD negotiation teams flew the plaintiff to New York City from Delaware to assist in negotiations with her son. They left the plaintiff and her grandson stranded in New York City.
Garcia, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02210,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended January 19, 2016
$76,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's residence, detained and questioned plaintiff while she was naked, then all Plaintiffs, including minor children, were taken to a precinct and separated while Officers searched apartment, destroying property and stealing money. All Plaintiffs released after seven hours without any charges.
Green, Ellen, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06048,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2014, ended June 29, 2017
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On January 28, 2014, plaintiffs were lawfully present in an apartment where two plaintiffs lived when several officers kicked in the front door and stormed into the premises, seizing the plaintiffs at gunpoint. The officers refused to produce a warrant. The officers handcuffed and searched plaintiffs and then searched the premises. Plaintiffs were transported to a precinct and were released without charges except for Green. Plaintiff Sanchez sustained bruising and pain to wrists and hands due to being handcuffed excessively tightly. Plaintiff Gumby was struck in her leg. Plaintiff Green was thrown to the ground and one officer placed his knee on her neck. She was dragged from room to room and sustained bruising...
