Former NYPD officials have filed lawsuits accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his aides of promoting unqualified allies and engaging in bribery. They claim a culture of corruption has emerged within the leadership of the police department, leading to their demotion or forced retirement after voicing concerns. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey is accused of bypassing hiring regulations for personal connections. Notably, James Essig expressed alarm over inexperienced transfers to sensitive units and reported retaliation after raising these issues. Allegations include promotions sold for up to $15,000 in cash.
Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey reportedly began bypassing internal hiring regulations to promote dozens of unqualified friends to key public safety posts starting in 2023.
Former officials claim they faced retaliation from Mayor Eric Adams and top deputies after raising concerns about cronyism and unqualified promotions within the NYPD.
James Essig, former chief of detectives, noticed an unusual influx of inexperienced transfers into the NYPD's sex crimes unit, raising multiple objections during the alleged corruption.
Allegations include bribery, with claims that Edward Caban sold promotions to selected friends for amounts as high as $15,000.
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