In an unexpected twist, former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey and his attorney held a press conference on Friday, breaking their silence for the first time since Maddrey resigned amid shocking allegations of sexual misconduct.
Maddrey, once the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the department, stepped down on December 20 after accusations surfaced that he traded sexual favors for overtime. The allegations come from NYPD Lieutenant Quathisha Epps, who claims Maddrey pressured her for sexual favors in exchange for overtime opportunities over the span of more than a year. She also alleges that the relationship included inappropriate behavior in the office.
Epps filed a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, but Maddrey’s attorney quickly denied all claims. “These allegations are a complete lie,” said Lambros Lambrou, Maddrey’s lawyer. He described Maddrey as a respected officer and argued that the relationship between him and Epps was consensual, despite the serious accusations. Lambrou even suggested that Epps, who had filed for retirement, made these claims as a way to cover up her own misconduct related to overtime fraud.
The case is now under investigation by multiple authorities, including the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau and the city’s Department of Investigation. As the investigation unfolds, Maddrey’s attorney promised that the former chief would fight back and clear his name, calling it a “tough fight” ahead. The truth, he said, will come out in the end.
Stay tuned as this high-stakes drama continues to unfold.
