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 4 known lawsuits, $57,000 total settlements.
Hunter, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2017, ended May 2, 2019
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2015 at approximately 12:15 am, the plaintiff was leaving a empty lot where a barbeque had been held by his friends. Several 67th Precinct officers rushed the lot and began searching the barbeque attendees. Officers pushed the plaintiff up against a fence and searched his pockets, and after finding half a marijuana cigarette, brought the plaintiff to the 67 Precinct. The plaintiff voiced his displeasure at being accosted and searched for no reason, and after being pushed into a holding cell, was beaten around the face and body by several officers (including Officers Dalsh Veve, Joel Crooms, and Matthew Hauswirth). The plaintiff was left with swelling and bleeding to his face and mouth, as well as a...
Linck, Antonio vs Police Officer Hauswirth, Matthew, Shield No. 2912
Case # 15CV06735,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 24, 2015, ended July 26, 2016
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over Plaintiffs car, looked through the window, pulled out a plastic bag with a white substance, and arrested plaintiff, for possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th degree, which was later dismissed.
Wright, Dwayne vs Police Officer Giamboi, James, et al.
Case # 14CV06511,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014, ended April 10, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Kittles, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03445,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2014, ended December 17, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 19, 2014, Plaintiff was exiting a grocery store where he purchased cigarettes when officers, including Christopher Macdonald and Matthew Hausworth, approached and ordered Plaintiff to stop moving. The officers requested Plaintiff to take everything out of his pockets. Plaintiff questioned the need for his stop, but ultimately complied. The officers threw Plaintiff to the ground and struck him about his head and back. Those officers not participating directly in Plaintiff's arrest watched idly. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office that they had observed Plaintiff in possession of a firearm. Plaintiff was arraigned and taken to Rikers Island after unable to make bail. On Febr...