(VitalNews.org) – Ramping up the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, federal agents and the NYPD raided the Queens home of former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey.
The raid on Maddrey’s residence is connected to shocking allegations that he demanded sex in exchange for overtime pay.
Maddrey, who joined the NYPD in 1991 and rose to become Chief of Department in 2023, was suspended from the force after resigning last month due to these accusations.
At the heart of the scandal are claims made by Lt. Quathisha Epps, who filed a federal complaint about “quid pro quo sexual harassment” and retaliation by Maddrey.
Epps asserts that Maddrey demanded sexual favors in exchange for overtime opportunities, a claim that Maddrey denies.
The case has become more significant because it involves the FBI, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and the city’s Department of Investigation.
This high-level involvement suggests the potential for widespread corruption and abuse of power within the NYPD.
Adding fuel to the fire, Epps was the NYPD’s top earner in 2024, with significant overtime pay.
Maddrey falsely accused her of overtime abuse, potentially as retaliation for refusing to comply with his demands.
The investigation is part of broader scandals and leadership changes within the NYPD, including previous resignations of Commissioner Edward Caban and adviser Timothy Pearson.
These high-profile cases paint a disturbing picture of a department in disarray, with leadership potentially compromised at multiple levels.
Although Maddrey denied the sexual favor claims, his lawyer labeled Maddrey’s ties with Epss as a “consensual, adult relationship.”
However, this admission raises ethical concerns about relationships between superiors and subordinates within the police force.
As the investigation unfolds, some have deemed it necessary to finally hold those in positions of authority accountable for their actions.
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