Respondent's finding that petitioner instigated an altercation with the complainants and used excessive and unjustified force both before and after illegally arresting them, is supported by substantial evidence, in particular, the testimony of the complainants. No basis exists to disturb respondent's credibility findings (see, Matter of Berenhaus v Ward,
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MATTER OF MORRISSEY v. SAFIR
254 A.D.2d 150 (1998)
679 N.Y.S.2d 293
In the Matter of Stephen Morrissey, Petitioner, v. Howard Safir, as Police Commissioner of The City of New York, et al., Respondents
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October 20, 1998
October 20, 1998
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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