NYPD Commissioner Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

ABC News reports:

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban is stepping down, multiple sources told ABC News. Word of the resignation came in a letter from Caban’s attorney to City Hall. The resignation is effective Friday.

His resignation comes amid a federal investigation into possible corruption in New York City government that last week saw authorities seize cellphones belonging to Caban and other NYPD officials, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

Federal agents last week also searched the homes of Deputy Mayor Phil Banks, Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Schools Chancellor David Banks, according to sources. The FBI seized evidence, including electronics, as part of the searches, according to sources. No charges have been filed.

Read the full article. I first reported news of Caban’s possible resignation last week.

BREAKING: New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban is stepping down, multiple sources told @ABC News.

His resignation comes amid a federal investigation into possible corruption in New York City government. https://t.co/KU8QC9BKmy pic.twitter.com/tf9IIHVInj

— ABC News (@ABC) September 12, 2024