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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $153,502 total settlements.
Mcgee, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515656/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 21, 2016
Complaint
Smith, Natasha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05841,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 8, 2014, ended February 10, 2015
$140,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: All Plaintiffs were sleeping in the residence of Plaintiffs 1 and 2 when defendant officers forcibly entered the premises. The officers were searching for a resident who had lived in the apartment prior to Plaintiffs 1 and 2. Police officer Carson was responsible for procuring the search warrant. Plaintiffs were all searched and handcuffed. The premises were searched, and the plaintiff were then sent to a NYPD station house. While the DA declined to prosecute plaintiff 3, defendant Officer Carson criminal possession of a controlled substance, one misdemeanor count of using drug paraphernalia, and one non-criminal charge of unlawful possession of marijuana under NY Penal Law ß 221.05, punishable only by fine. De...
Glover, Buddy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05460,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended July 29, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when defendant officers entered the apartment. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest and was taken to the precinct. The DA declined to prosecute the case later.
Bender v. Heneghan et al
Case # 07CV04816,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Docket Report