A retired NYPD lieutenant, Quathisha Epps, has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse at the hands of former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Epps claims Maddrey demanded monetary compensation from her in exchange for overtime, including funding a trip to Miami for him and his wife. She also states that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Maddrey, who allegedly used coercion to obtain compromising material and instill fear in her.
Epps’ overtime earnings more than doubled in fiscal year 2024, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her increased pay. The EEOC complaint she filed in December details the abuse and harassment she endured while working under Maddrey. Despite retiring from the NYPD after the scandal broke, Epps is still seeking justice and hopes that speaking out will empower other victims to come forward.
Maddrey, who has denied the allegations against him, is under investigation by federal authorities for overtime abuse. The investigation has already led to a shakeup in internal affairs, with the chief and several high-ranking officials being removed from their posts. Epps’ decision to speak out has shed light on a toxic culture within the NYPD, prompting calls for accountability and reforms to prevent similar instances of abuse in the future.
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