Former commissioner calls NYPD a 'criminal enterprise'
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The four ex-chiefs allege Adams allowed ex-Police Commissioner Edward Caban, ex-Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and other close advisers to manipulate promotions and assignments for their
The former head of the New York Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit against scandal-scarred New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other high ranking NYPD officials, alleging the group used their power and authority to run a what he called a “criminal enterprise.
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NEW YORK (AP) — 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.
The complaint, alleging RICO violations, was filed by former interim NYPD commissioner Thomas Donlon. “This enterprise—the NYPD—was criminal at its core," said Donlon's complaint.
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