Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong files wrongful termination lawsuit against city, mayor

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Former Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong alleges he was fired in retaliation for his speaking out about misconduct by the federal monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department.

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is suing the city of Oakland and Mayor Sheng Thao over his firing last year.Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is suing the city of Oakland and Mayor Sheng Thao over his firing last year.The suit claims Thao illegally terminated Armstrong in retaliation after he criticized the federal monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department.

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong explains what led up to his wrongful termination and why he was so surprised by it.Thao refused comments when we spoke with her moments ago, referring us to the City Attorney's Office.LIVE: Track rain across SF Bay Area with Live Doppler 7

 

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