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NYPD Whistleblower Alleges Officials Abuse Vehicles, Evade Tolls

12/7/2025

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Whistleblower lawsuit alleges NYPD officials used department vehicles to evade congestion pricing tolls.
Lt. Joseph Abdelmessih alleges that nine department bosses, including Capt. Jackeline Bodden, misuse NYPD cars for commutes.
The lawsuit seeks punitive damages and names the city and police officials as defendants.
Commuters express outrage, stating that police should pay for their travel like everyone else.
The filing also accuses officers of receiving taxpayer-funded gas and parking benefits.

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Whistleblower lawsuit alleges NYPD officials used department vehicles to evade congestion pricing tolls.
Lt. Joseph Abdelmessih alleges that nine department bosses, including Capt. Jackeline Bodden, misuse NYPD cars for commutes.
The lawsuit seeks punitive damages and names the city and police officials as defendants.
Commuters express outrage, stating that police should pay for their travel like everyone else.
The filing also accuses officers of receiving taxpayer-funded gas and parking benefits.