"Pichardo alleges that in 2025, he was passed over for a prestigious promotion and was told he was 'too old' at 41 and that the unit 'spoke a lot of English' during his interview."
"The lawsuit further alleges officers circulated antisemitic content, joked about the deaths of Black men at the hands of police and shared a Nazi swastika."
"Pichardo claims that after he complained, his overtime was cut in half, impacting his pension, and he was ostracized by colleagues."
"He says the situation ultimately forced him to retire in July 2025, stating, 'I'm only 41. I can be in the department until 62, but I couldn't handle it.'"
Luis Pichardo, a former Bronx NYPD detective, is suing New York City for racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment in the narcotics unit. The lawsuit includes evidence from group chats showing officers sharing racist memes and slurs. Pichardo claims he was denied a promotion due to age discrimination and language bias, while less experienced white detectives were chosen. After complaining, his overtime was reduced, affecting his pension, leading to his retirement at 41. The lawsuit also cites antisemitic content and derogatory messages about colleagues.
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