Former NYPD officials file series of lawsuits alleging corruption in police department

Published July 8, 2025 3:05pm ET



A group of former top New York City Police Department officials filed a series of four lawsuits claiming the force is led by cronyism, corruption, and retaliation.

The suits were brought by former Chief of Detectives James Essig, former Assistant Chief Christopher McCormack, former Assistant Chief Joseph Veneziano, and former Chief of Professional Standards Matthew Pontillo.

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