Mayor and Police Chiefs Let Corruption Fester at N.Y.P.D., Suits Charge
The lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Corruption (Institutional)
Topics: promotions, detectives, chief, Essig, James, department, ruled, cronyism, culture, claim, officers, police, former, lawsuits, Charge, Suits, Fester, Corruption, Chiefs, Police, Mayor
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/nyregion/nypd-corruption-lawsuits-adams.html