Mayor and Police Chiefs Let Corruption Fester at N.Y.P.D., Suits ChargeThe lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000.
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