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Judge Dismisses Corruption Lawsuit Against Former Mayor Adams

2/20/2026

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Judge Denise Cote dismissed the lawsuit filed by Thomas Donlon, the former New York City interim police commissioner, against former Mayor Eric Adams.
The suit accused the NYPD of running as a 'criminal enterprise' with systemic corruption, including inflated overtime.
Donlon's attorney said they will appeal, arguing corruption occurred at the highest levels of the NYPD.
The case is part of broader allegations of NYPD corruption during Adams' administration.

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Judge Denise Cote dismissed the lawsuit filed by Thomas Donlon, the former New York City interim police commissioner, against former Mayor Eric Adams.
The suit accused the NYPD of running as a 'criminal enterprise' with systemic corruption, including inflated overtime.
Donlon's attorney said they will appeal, arguing corruption occurred at the highest levels of the NYPD.
The case is part of broader allegations of NYPD corruption during Adams' administration.