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Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-NYPD commissioner accusing department of 'systemic corruption'

February 20, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from former NYPD interim commissioner Thomas Donlon, who accused the New York City police department and former Mayor Eric Adams of systemic corruption and operating as a criminal enterprise. The suit, filed in July, claimed that Donlon witnessed significant misconduct, including inflated overtime and obstructed internal investigations.

Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-NYPD commissioner accusing department of 'systemic corruption'

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The lawsuit was filed by Thomas Donlon, former interim NYPD commissioner.
It was dismissed by a federal judge on February 19, 2026.
Donlon alleged systemic corruption within the NYPD under former Mayor Eric Adams.
The lawsuit was categorized as a racketeering claim.
Donlon claimed to have encountered significant misconduct while trying to stabilize the police department.

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Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-NYPD commissioner accusing department of 'systemic corruption'

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