Bar owner says ex-police commish Edward Caban's brother James tried to 'extort' him, nightlife cops subpoenaed
Briefly

Federal investigators have subpoenaed phones from NYPD lieutenants who were allegedly instructed to ignore complaints about certain bars linked to James Caban, brother of former Police Commissioner Edward Caban.
A source revealed that the lieutenants were allegedly told by supervisors, 'Do not do enforcement, just mediate,' which raises significant concerns about police accountability and integrity in handling quality-of-life complaints.
Brooklyn bar owner Shamel Kelly claims that James Caban attempted to extort him for $2,500, promising to mediate problems with the NYPD regarding noise complaints and police presence at his establishment.
Kelly described Caban's offer as 'trying to extort me,' stating his refusal to pay the money, ultimately leading to his bar's closure amidst ongoing issues with police enforcement.
Read at New York Post
[
|
]