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Ex-Commissioner Sues, Saying Adams Ran N.Y.P.D. as a Criminal Enterprise

NEW YORK CITY, JUL 16 – Thomas Donlon alleges Mayor Adams and NYPD officials engaged in corruption, cronyism, and retaliation, calling for federal oversight to address an unlawful transfer of public funds, the lawsuit states.

  • A former New York City interim police commissioner filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams and top NYPD officials, claiming they ran the department as a 'criminal enterprise.'
  • The lawsuit alleges unearned promotions, suppression of misconduct allegations, and punishment of whistleblowers.
  • Thomas Donlon's suit names multiple officials, including Jeffrey Maddrey, citing obstruction of justice and retaliation.
  • The lawsuit cites federal racketeering laws and claims that the defendants engaged in activities like obstruction of justice and retaliation against whistleblowers.
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