The NYPD's internal affairs chief was forced to resign Saturday following disturbing sexual abuse allegations against former chief Jeffrey Madley.
Chief Miguel Iglesias will be replaced on an interim basis by Edward A. Thompson, a 38-year veteran of the department, Police Chief Jessica Tisch said in a post on the X program.
The turmoil comes after the New York Police Department launched a department-wide personnel review on Saturday after the Post reported damning allegations that Mr. Madrid solicited sexual favors from subordinates in exchange for exorbitant overtime pay. It happened.
Sources told the Post that the decision to fire Iglesias was made after Interior Ministry officials launched an investigation into how Madrid's case was handled.
“Early today, Secretary of the Interior Miguel Igelesias was relieved of his command and notified the department of his intention to retire,” Tisch posted on X. “Above all else, the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau will always maintain integrity and root out corruption in all its forms, a critical function essential to upholding honor and nobility in the profession and maintaining public trust.” is.”
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