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Krista Bokhari alleges unethical conduct by Charlotte officials in chief payment
The wife of the former councilman, who disagreed with the police chief last year over bulletproof vests, made allegations on ...
Local police group to hold vote of no confidence on Charlotte police chief
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police will hold a vote of no confidence against Police Chief Johnny Jennings ...
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Charlotte Ex-Councilman Bokhari and Police Chief Jennings' Feud Leads to Six-Figure Settlement, Community Trust at Stake
Text messages reveal a feud between ex-Councilman Bokhari and Police Chief Jennings, with a settlement paid by Charlotte.
What grounds did Charlotte chief have to sue? Not much, one expert said.
Legal questions arise over Charlotte City Council’s cloaked, closed-session settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings.
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Threatening texts from Bokhari lead to six-figure settlement with CMPD chief
Former Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari last year sent CMPD chief Johnny Jennings a series of threatening text messages. In one, he threatened to "cripple" the chief's legacy.
Top CMPD chief aides advised on complaint against city councilman
Two top aides to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings advised what should be in a complaint against ...
Krista Bokhari calls for Charlotte police chief resignation
Krista Bokhari claims Charlotte city leaders used "unethical, immoral and potentially illegal tactics" to "approve taxpayer ...
Mayor Lyles apologizes to CMPD chief amid city settlement
CHARLOTTE — For the first time, Mayor Vi Lyles publicly said sorry on Wednesday to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ...
Texts show feud between North Carolina councilman, police chief
The message was in regard to a disagreement about whether officers should be allowed to wear outer carrier vests. Chief Jennings claimed they look too militaristic, while Bokhari put the pressure ...