The NYPD's former chief of detectives filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging he was forced out of the department and retaliated against because he raised concerns over what he viewed as improper promotions and transfers, and because former NYPD leadership was “selling promotions” for up to $15,000, a copy of the complaint says. Chief James Essig retired in September 2023 and says he was forced out as a three-star chief after a 40-year career after he challenged former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and former NYPD Police Commissioner Edward Caban, then the first deputy commissioner, over what he considered promotions and transfers to specialized units within the Detective Bureau that didn't align with department policy. More on this from NBC New York.
