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Lightfoot Won't Be Deposed in Former Top Cop's Sexual Harassment Case
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot doesn’t have to be deposed in the sexual harassment lawsuit against former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson.
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Chicago's Former Top Cop Eddie Johnson Involved in Domestic Incident: Sources
Police were called to a domestic incident involving former Chicago police superintendent Eddie Johnson Friday night at his home in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood, sources told NBC 5. According to the Chicago Sun Times, a “verbal altercation ensued,” and Johnson allegedly shoved his wife. The Chicago Police Department only confirmed that the alleged victim refused treatment, and no one was…
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Chicago Police ‘Failed' in Eddie Johnson Drunk Driving Incident, OIG Report Says
A new report released Friday by the Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines an alleged cover-up by seven members of the Chicago Police Department surrounding then-Supt. Eddie Johnson’s 2019 drunk driving incident, a response that resulted in suspensions for all seven.
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Chicago Police ‘Failed' in Eddie Johnson Drunk Driving Incident, OIG Report Says; Officers Suspended
A new report released Friday by the Chicago’s Office of Inspector General outlines an alleged cover-up by seven members of the Chicago Police Department surrounding then-Supt. Eddie Johnson’s 2019 drunk driving incident, a response that resulted in suspensions for all seven.
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Former Supt. Eddie Johnson Denies Officer's Claims Alleging Years of Sexual Misconduct
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson denied claims Thursday from an officer on his security detail alleging years of sexual assault and harassment. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.
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Former Supt. Eddie Johnson Denies Officer's Claims Alleging Years of Sexual Misconduct
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson denied claims Thursday from an officer on his security detail alleging years of sexual assault and harassment.
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Chicago's Former Top Cop Sued For Sexual Harassment
A Chicago officer who worked on former Police Supt. Eddie Johnson’s security detail and was with the disgraced top cop the night he was found slumped over the wheel of his car has filed a lawsuit claiming Johnson sexually assaulted and harassed her for years as he served in his leadership role.
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Officer on Former Supt. Eddie Johnson's Security Detail Files Suit Alleging Years of Sexual Misconduct
A Chicago officer who worked on former Police Supt. Eddie Johnson’s security detail and was with the disgraced top cop the night he was found slumped over the wheel of his car has filed a lawsuit claiming Johnson sexually assaulted and harassed her for years as he served in his leadership role.
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New Report Reveals Eye-Opening Details on 2019 Incident Involving Eddie Johnson
Chicago’s Office of Inspector General made public a long-awaited report Thursday morning, detailing last year’s incident involving disgraced former superintendent Eddie Johnson. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports
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Newly Released Report Offers Fresh Details on 2019 Incident Involving Eddie Johnson
Chicago’s Office of Inspector General made public a long-awaited report Thursday morning, detailing last year’s incident involving disgraced former superintendent Eddie Johnson. NBC 5 first reported on the incident last October when the former superintendent was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle near his residence. Johnson initially blamed it on a change in blood pressure medication, calling...
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Eddie Johnson Drove Impaired and Lied to the Public, Inspector General's Report Says
An inspector general’s report concluded Thursday that former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson drove a city vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and lied about the incident that led to his December firing.
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New Materials Released in Firing of Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson
City Hall released more information about the firing of former CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson, but officials dismissed calls to release the full Inspector General’s report on the incident. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio explains why.
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Bodycam Footage Shows Night Eddie Johnson Was Found Slumped Behind Wheel of Car
The city of Chicago has released body camera footage and other documentation related to the night former police Supt. Eddie Johnson was found slumped over the wheel of his SUV in October 2019. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has the story.
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City Officials: Inspector General Report on Eddie Johnson Incident Won't be Released
In response to an open records request filed by NBC5 and other media outlets, the city of Chicago has released body camera footage and other documentation related to the night former police Supt. Eddie Johnson was found slumped over the wheel of his SUV in October 2019, but said that other information, including the Inspector General’s report, will not be…
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Bodycam Footage Shows Night Eddie Johnson Was Found Slumped Behind Wheel of Car
Editor’s Note: The body camera footage of the incident can be found in the video player above. The city of Chicago has released body camera footage and other documentation related to the night former police Supt. Eddie Johnson was found slumped over the wheel of his SUV in October 2019. Johnson ultimately was fired after he lied to Chicago Mayor…
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Raw Video: Eddie Johnson Found Slumped Behind Wheel of SUV by CPD Officers
CPD officers find former Supt. Eddie Johnson slumped behind the wheel of his SUV in Oct. 2019 in this body camera footage released by the city.
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Chicago Police Board to Choose Nominees for Superintendent Position
The Chicago Police Board will take its next step forward in the search for a new police superintendent Wednesday, as the board will hold a public meeting to nominate three candidates for the vacant position. The position, held on an interim basis by former Los Angeles Police Superintendent Charlie Beck since former Superintendent Eddie Johnson was relieved of his duties…
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Judge Rules Records for Mysterious Crash of Chicago Police SUV Must Be Made Public
More than two years after a Chicago Police Department SUV mysteriously crashed in a ditch on the South Side, city officials continue to fight the release of all records relating to the crash.
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Judge Rules Records for Mysterious Crash of Chicago Police SUV Must Be Made Public
In the latest chapter of a two-year fight for answers, Judge Pamela Meyerson ruled Thursday that the Chicago Police Department must publicly release its investigation of a crash involving two of its officers. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has the story.
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Fired Chicago Police Superintendent Getting $190K Pension
A report says Chicago’s fired police superintendent is receiving a monthly pension of more than $15,800