A former NYPD captain alleges in a lawsuit that former police executives in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration promoted unqualified officers to task forces that work with federal law enforcement.
The claim, filed against the city by Brian Nyhus, who quit the department in 2024, alleges he faced retaliation after raising concerns about the promotions, both internally and to federal officials.
The lawsuit is the latest in a string of complaints by former high-ranking NYPD officials who have alleged cronyism, mismanagement and retaliation by former department executives during the Adams administration…