Investigation: Road Commissioner violated rules with ‘threat of violence’

Oakland County Road Commissioner James Esshaki broke road commission workplace rules when he offered to fight an employee who had spoken out at a public board meeting, according to an independent investigation.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Oakland County road commissioner accused of making threats, wasting millions

Oakland County road commissioner accused of making threats, wasting millions

“Mr. Esshaki engaged in behavior and made comments that constituted a threat of violence, and which constituted intimidation and harassment,” according to the results of a detailed investigation by a law firm.

The 7 Investigators first reported in July about an alleged threat of violence made by Esshaki to Road Commission of Oakland County employee Walter Mersino, Jr…

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