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 5 known lawsuits, $228,501 total settlements.
Campbell, Whalen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06333,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 15, 2015, ended April 12, 2016
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: First Incident: Plaintiff was in the park when someone offered to gamble with him. Although he declined, Plainclothes officers approached him, unlawfully searched him, and handcuffed him and the other man. Plaintiff was brought to a precinct and given a DAT for 225.02 and 225.30(2). Charges were later dismissed 30.30Second Incident: Plaintiff was near the park when he was approached by and undercover soliciting drugs. Although Plaintiff ignored him, he was arrested, taken to the 25th Precinct, and charged with 221.40, which was later dismissed 30.30
Henderson, Frederick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154889/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 11, 2015, ended May 10, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Benks, Brandon vs Harris, Jeff, et al.
Case # 14CV03201,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 4, 2015, ended January 22, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On March 5, 2014, Brandon Benks on 111th streeth when he was physically assaulted by P.O.s Roberto Cordero, Angus MacKenzie, Uke Evaristus, Jorge Tobon, Mark McDonald, Jeff Harris, Manuel Cordovoa, and Gregory Carty causing two teeth to break and his right rotator cuff to be torn. P.O.s broke Benks phone card and tablet and took money from him. P.O.s strip searched him on the street and in public.
Edwards, Glenn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02566,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 26, 2015, ended June 4, 2019
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers unlawfully entered the plaintiffs' residence while Ms. Edwards was naked. The officers pointed weapons at the plaintiffs, forced them to the ground, and handcuffed them. They also refused to allow Ms. Edwards to change into clothes. Officers then accused the plaintiffs of selling drugs from their home in the presence of their 10-year-old granddaughter.
Edwards v. City of New York et al.
Case # 152345/2015,
Supreme Court - New York
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint