Former Chicago Police Chief Faces Sexual Harassment Charges Filed by Assistant
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson faces serious sexual harassment allegations in a lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Cynthia Donald.
The story reveals a disturbing sequence of events that challenges the integrity of the city's police leadership.
The lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of misconduct spanning several years.
The legal saga originated during a Bears game in London in 2019, when Johnson allegedly demanded Donald's underwear as part of a bet on the outcome of the game. This revelation is just one of the troubling incidents detailed in court documents, which shed light on Johnson's conduct during his tenure.
Donald's lawsuit claims Johnson strategically moved her to his security team in 2016 due to an apparent attraction. Before long, Donald claims she was a victim of sexual assault, which led to a toxic work environment and a downturn in her career.
A statement from a friend of Donald's underlines that Johnson took advantage of his position within the city. Court documents detail a distressing pattern of derogatory names, degrading treatment and unwanted sexual acts that Donald allegedly endured for more than three years.
A particularly disturbing claim in the lawsuit is that Johnson sent a lewd photo to Donald, with conflicting narratives about the circumstances. Although Johnson insists that he went at Donald's behest. However, a friend contradicts this, stating that she was upset by the unsolicited image.
The timeline runs through Johnson's firing in 2019 after being found asleep at the wheel with ten drinks in his system.
In response to the allegations, Johnson vehemently denies any wrongdoing and calls the claims “intentionally fabricated.”
The legal battle now awaits a crucial ruling from U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo to determine whether the case proceeds to trial.
The shocking revelations have sparked public outrage, with the community expressing concern about the authorities' liability.
