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Story summary
- Luis Pichardo, NYPD veteran, filed a discrimination lawsuit after being passed over for the Major Case Squad.
- He alleges racist images circulated in an internal chat group, including AI-altered KKK imagery.
- Pichardo says the posts reflect a culture of racism within the unit.
- Pichardo retired in July 2025 after retaliation, including reduced overtime.
- The NYPD is investigating and says it has zero tolerance for hate and discrimination.
