"Taxpayer dollars must be used responsibly, and New Yorkers should not be footing the bill for legal defenses tied to allegations of workplace misconduct. I'm encouraged that the Law Department is taking steps to ensure public funds are not used inappropriately in these types of cases."
"Based on my review of new evidence since the original decisions were made, I have determined that [Pearson] is not entitled to representation by the City in these matters. Thus, the City will no longer pay for Mr. Pearson's legal representation."
"Maddrey resigned from his post two years ago after being accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a female subordinate in exchange for overtime pay. Pearson also resigned two years ago after being accused of making repeated sexual advances, and even blocking the promotion of a female subordinate in retaliation for refusing his advances."
New York City's Law Department ceased providing legal defense funding for Timothy Pearson, a former mayoral adviser, and Jeffrey Maddrey, former NYPD Chief of Department, both accused of sexual misconduct. Pearson faced allegations of making unwanted sexual advances and retaliating against a female subordinate who rejected him. Maddrey resigned after accusations of sexually abusing a female subordinate in exchange for overtime pay. City Council Speaker Julie Menin and others objected to taxpayers funding their legal representation. Corporation Counsel Steven Banks reviewed the cases and determined both men did not qualify for city-funded legal representation under General Municipal Law, ending the financial support.
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