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Ex-NYPD Chiefs Allege Corruption and Cronyism in Lawsuits Against Mayor Adams and His Allies

NEW YORK CITY, JUL 8 – Lawsuits claim Adams allies promoted unqualified officers and suppressed investigations, with retaliations against whistleblowers, amid ongoing federal probes into NYPD corruption.

  • Four former New York City police officials have sued Mayor Eric Adams, claiming he promoted unqualified allies as part of a corruption scheme involving cash bribes paid to the ex-police commissioner.
  • The ex-officials describe a culture of corruption and cronyism within the NYPD, citing demotions and forced retirements after raising concerns about these practices.
  • A spokesperson for Adams stated he would review the lawsuits and affirmed that all police leaders are held to 'the highest standards.'
  • The lawsuit claims that unqualified friends were promoted to key public safety posts, bypassing hiring regulations since 2023.
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Ex-NYPD chiefs allege corruption and cronyism in lawsuits against Mayor Adams and his allies

Four high-ranking former New York City police officials are accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of doling out promotions to unqualified allies as part of a scheme that also involved alleged cash bribes paid to the ex-police commissioner.

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