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Former NYPD Captain Sues for Retaliation Over Corruption Claims

12/31/2025

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Brian Nyhus, a former NYPD captain, sues the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams for retaliation after reporting corruption.
Nyhus alleges former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey appointed unqualified individuals to a federal taskforce.
He seeks $5 million in punitive damages and $50,000 for lost wages.
Division chief Christopher McCormack resigned and is also suing for retaliation.
Nyhus retired to avoid humiliation from a transfer to a less prestigious position.

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Brian Nyhus, a former NYPD captain, sues the NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams for retaliation after reporting corruption.
Nyhus alleges former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey appointed unqualified individuals to a federal taskforce.
He seeks $5 million in punitive damages and $50,000 for lost wages.
Division chief Christopher McCormack resigned and is also suing for retaliation.
Nyhus retired to avoid humiliation from a transfer to a less prestigious position.