First, Rahm brings in a schools chief who is the subject of at least two federal lawsuits alleging discriminatory practices. Now it comes to light that the new superintendent might also have a bit of explaining to do:
- The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it is investigating the policies and practices of Newark Police Department, headed since 2006 by the man who has been tapped to lead the Chicago Police Department.
The move comes eight months after the state American Civil Liberties Union complained of rampant misconduct and lax internal oversight in the Newark Police Department, though federal and city officials said the ACLU's petition wasn't the main reason for the probe.
U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said justice officials will also look into allegations of poor treatment of detainees in holding cells and will investigate whether officers have retaliated against those who legally observe, or record, police activity.
On one hand, we're appalled that such a thing could happen. Doesn't Rahm have an "in" to the White House? Shouldn't he have known about this potential embarrassment before it cropped up in the papers?
On the other hand, the stuff Newark PD is accused of is exactly what the Chicago Police Department was alleged to have been doing by the exact same ACLU bottom-feeders. So we guess it's kind of comforting in a way. It's familiar ground. It's almost like McCarthy is coming home after an extended absence.
This might work out well after all.
On the other hand, the stuff Newark PD is accused of is exactly what the Chicago Police Department was alleged to have been doing by the exact same ACLU bottom-feeders. So we guess it's kind of comforting in a way. It's familiar ground. It's almost like McCarthy is coming home after an extended absence.
This might work out well after all.