The city of Charlotte says it won’t release certain records related to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ “separation agreement” with the city.
The Charlotte Observer submitted multiple public records requests after WSOC and WFAE first reported the Charlotte City Council voted on a settlement with Jennings in early May. The deal, made in closed session, was reportedly to avoid a lawsuit over now former-Council member Tariq Bokhari’s communications with Jennings.
The city remained mum on any agreement for weeks as some leaders called for an investigation into leaks of closed session details and others alleged misconduct. State Auditor Dave Boliek announced his office would investigate the matter…