Ex-NYPD Chiefs Sue Adams Amid Corruption Claims
Ex-NYPD Chiefs Sue Adams Amid Corruption Claims

Ex-NYPD Chiefs Sue Adams Amid Corruption Claims

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Four former high-ranking NYPD officials, including ex-Chief of Detectives James Essig, have filed lawsuits alleging widespread corruption, cronyism, and retaliation within the department under Mayor Eric Adams' administration. The suits claim that top officials, notably former Police Commissioner Edward Caban and former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, promoted unqualified allies to key positions and, in Caban's case, allegedly sold promotions for up to $15,000. Plaintiffs assert they were demoted or forced out after raising concerns about these practices. Adams' spokesperson has emphasized the administration's commitment to high standards and declining crime rates, while Caban's attorneys have categorically denied the allegations. The lawsuits come as Adams campaigns for reelection and follow a period marked by federal investigations into City Hall and NYPD leadership. The legal actions highlight ongoing concerns about leadership integrity and accountability in the nation's largest police department.

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