Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Porter, Rashad vs City of Ny
Case # 151867/2022,
Supreme Court - Richmond, November 10, 2022, ended October 21, 2024
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 9, 2021, Defendants Commender, Giuliani and the DOE Defendants approached Plaintiff, who was a high school student at Concord High School without legal justification or excuse and searched plaintiff. The defendants had no probable cause or reasonable suspicion that the plaintiff was engaged in an illegal activity. The search yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs or contraband. Despite the absence of any evidence of wrongdoing by the plaintiff, the defendants used excessive force in effectuating the arrest and repeatedly struck Plaintiff about the face and body causing significant injuries to him. Plaintiff was transported to the 120th precinct. While Plaintiff was in the custody of the defendants ...
Anderson, Rajsean vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04135,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 27, 2021, ended September 18, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 23, 2020, Defendant Police Officers Salvatore Todaro and Matthew Commender falsely arrested Plaintiff inside his home. Defendant Commender created false evidence against Plaintiff swearing in criminal court Plaintiff discharged a firearm into an occupied vehicle, which was false and utterly baseless. As a result, Plaintiff was incarcerated for months and when released, forced to defend against wrongful prosecution until all charges were dismissed and sealed on October 19, 2020.