Four former high-ranking NYPD officials filed lawsuits against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging a scheme of corruption and cronyism within the police department. They claim that promotions were given to unqualified allies with Mayor Adams' tacit approval, leading to their demotion and forced retirements after raising concerns. The suits allege that Chief Jeffrey Maddrey circumvented hiring protocols to promote friends, and that former chief of detectives James Essig noted a concerning influx of inexperienced hires, which resulted in personal repercussions after he voiced objections.
The former NYPD officials allege that Mayor Eric Adams and his deputies engaged in promoting unqualified allies as part of a corrupt scheme involving cash bribes to the ex-police commissioner.
Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey allegedly bypassed regulations to promote unqualified friends to key positions. Former officials raised objections but faced repercussions.
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