What’s New
Mayor Eric Adams has called allegations against now-former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey “extremely concerning and alarming,” following Maddrey’s abrupt resignation late Friday night.
The resignation came after The New York Post uncovered claims that the police department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for massive overtime pay.
Newsweek emailed a press contact at Mayor Adams’ office on Saturday for comment.
Why It Matters
The sudden departure of NYPD’s top uniformed cop and the mayor’s response highlight serious concerns about oversight and conduct at the highest levels of the department.
The case involves allegations of both sexual misconduct and questionable overtime compensation practices. The allegations include multiple instances of sexual coercion that the female lieutenant claims occurred in exchange for overtime opportunities.
“I think that he resigned, and that resignation was handed in immediately, and anything that’s going on further with the resignation, that should go through his council, and the police commissioner for observation,” Adams said Saturday.
When questioned about whether Maddrey’s resignation suggested an admission of guilt, Mayor Adams declined to comment and walked away from reporters.
What To Know
According to The Post’s reporting, Lieutenant Quathisha Epps earned approximately $400,000 last year, with roughly $204,000 coming from overtime alone for her administrative job in Maddrey’s office.
The alleged sexual misconduct began in June 2023 when Maddrey assumed the position of Chief of Department. Epps is currently serving a 30-day suspension and faces an investigation regarding excessive overtime.
Following Maddrey’s resignation, Chief of Patrol John Chell has been appointed as interim replacement.
The Post also reported that a previous civil suit in 2016 alleged similar misconduct against Maddrey, though that case was unsuccessful and dismissed by a judge.
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