NYC cuts taxpayer funding for ex-NYPD officers accused of sexual misconduct
New York City will no longer fund the legal defence of two former NYPD officers accused of sexual misconduct. The decision follows a review by Corporation Counsel Steven Banks, who found neither Timothy Pearson nor Jeffrey Maddrey eligible for taxpayer-funded representation. Both men faced serious allegations involving female subordinates during their time in the department.
Timothy Pearson, once a close adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, was accused of making repeated sexual advances and obstructing a female subordinate's promotion. Jeffrey Maddrey, promoted under Adams' administration, resigned after being accused of sexually abusing a female employee in exchange for overtime pay. Both cases drew public criticism, particularly from City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who argued that taxpayer money should not cover legal costs for workplace misconduct.
The city's Law Department initially provided representation but later dropped both men after reviewing new evidence. Banks concluded that neither qualified for continued support, citing the severity of the allegations. Maddrey alone faces four separate lawsuits related to his conduct, yet Banks ruled he was not entitled to city-funded defence in any of them.
The city's decision means taxpayers will no longer bear the cost of defending Pearson or Maddrey. Both men had previously relied on public funds for their legal battles. The move reflects a stricter approach to handling misconduct claims within city agencies.
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