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, $16,000 total settlements.
Ellison, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161185/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, December 27, 2017, ended June 3, 2019
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2015, defendant NYPD officer Michael Tansey (Shield No. 3902), along with unnamed defendant NYPD officers, approached plaintiff and wrongfully placed him under arrest for lawfully distributing CDs containing music created by plaintiff.. Plaintiff was processed and falsely charged with various crimes based on false information provided by defendants, including Tansey, to the DA's office. Plaintiff sustained physical and mental injuries as a result of this incident All charges were dropped on July 27, 2016.
Jackson, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05313,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 1, 2013, ended July 1, 2015
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully distributing CDs of his own original music at approximately 6:50 p.m. on 7th Avenue when several Officers, including Defendant Officer Tansey, approached Plaintiff. Defendant Tansey and the other officers unlawfully searched Plaintiff without any probable cause. Defendant Officers then unlawfully placed Plaintiff under arrest and falsely informed the District Attorney's office that Plaintiff committed the following crimes: Aggressive Begging in a Public Place, and Disorderly Conduct. The officers never observed such conduct from Plaintiff. After 8 court appearances, the charges were dismissed.
On December 9, 2012, Plaintiff was on Broadway at approximately 4:30 p.m. e...