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, $54,500 total settlements.
Chapman, Marvey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502957/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 9, 2021
Whitney, Rufus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05176,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 10, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On two occasions, Defendant Officers broke down the door to Plaintiff's apartment, searched, ransacked and damaged it. The Officers threatened Plaintiff with drug charges and although they found no contraband, took him to the 81st Precinct, and alleged that they found crack cocaine and marijuana in his possession. All charges were dismissed against Plaintiff.
Giles, Duane, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00893,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2015, ended June 16, 2017
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation and Dismissal
Description: Plaintiff were in a multi-apartment home when Defendant Officers unlawfully gained entry, searched the apartments, and falsely claimed to find loose crack-cocaine. 3 Plaintiffs were charged with crimes that were all dismissed.
Watts, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05636,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 26, 2013, ended June 22, 2015
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers raided Plaintiff's apartment. Detective Santana hit Plaintiff in the head with an assault rifle and Detective Higga stole money and Plaintiff's house was robbed as a result of the raid.