Chicago police chief Eddie Johnson was dramatically fired on Monday less than a month before he was due to retire for allegedly lying about falling asleep in his car after 'a few drinks' last month.
At a press conference, the city's new mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke furiously as she accused Johnson of deliberately 'misleading' her, the city and the police department when he claimed in October.
Johnson, a 31-year veteran of the force, was found asleep behind the wheel of his car on October 17 at 12.30am after a member of the public called 911.
He later blamed his drowsiness on a mix-up with medication he was taking and said he had had a 'few' drinks at dinner. Johnson subsequently announced he would be retiring in December.
But after conducting an investigation into the incident which included reviewing surveillance footage of the night in question, Mayor Lightfoot said it was clear he lied about the incident.
She refused to say how, saying she wanted to protect his wife and three children, but said it amounted to conduct that was 'unbecoming' of his position.
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18 comments:
No one is above the law. Too bad Smollet is still a free man.
He has been a target since he didn’t follow the Smollet racial harassment narrative cooked up by the left. A lesson for anyone willing to risk their career and name for what is right and just.
He has been a target since he didn’t follow the Smollet racial harassment narrative cooked up by the left. A lesson for anyone willing to risk their career and name for what is right and just.
Gordon Lightfoot can do all he wants, but he still gets his retirement...
Fat drunk.
I guarantee you he will get his pension. He just "retired" early.
Fired for lying, must be a democrook
Why should nt he get his pension after 31 YEARS.
Payback from Smollet case !!! LOL Just before Retiring !!!
He started in 1988 so safe to say he gets a massive pension. Anyone that can survive Chicago for that long probably deserves it. However I think when he moves to palm beach and takes up golf he should probably get into a rehab.
May not get any pension, since he was FIRED !! ???
December 3, 2019 at 1:34 PM:
Not too bright about Chicago politics, are you? The mayor is a woman.
Northwest Woodsman: Maybe a mayor of ambiguous gender in my opinion.
Racist Police Chief > Got his Karma !!! LOL LOL
Northwest Woodsman: Maybe a mayor of ambiguous gender in my opinion.
December 4, 2019 at 1:59 PM:
OMG! You're one of the that thinks there are more than 2 genders, or that someone can change their gender by changing their mind. Take her to the gynecologist and see what the doctor tells you. Nothing ambiguous about her biological gender. It's science man, or don't you believe, in your opinion. science? I believe what you are referring to is her sexual orientation, or preference.
Northwest Woodsman: I wonder when the mayor will be featured on the front page of the Tribune wearing an orange jumpsuit. It is inevitable and totally predictable when considering the demographic.
I bet he was whoring around and that's why the mayor didn't want to elaborate to protect his wife and kids.
December 3, 2019 at 9:23 PM:
Cops always get their pensions (like school teachers) whether they are fired, or not. The unions see to it.
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