Anticipated Departure of New York City's Police Commissioner Amidst Ongoing Federal Inquiry, According to Sources
Caban's departure follows reports that investigators from the US attorney's office in New York's Southern District had taken his digital gadgets and phones.
The mayor is set to talk about Caban's resignation at midday, as per a trusted insider's info.
Caban's exit causes a significant stir in the upper echelons of the mayor's administration.
In the past few days, the mayor held back from publicly backing his troubled commissioner, frequently expressing faith in the NYPD's capacity to perform its duties despite the federal investigation. He evaded the question multiple times when asked if he wanted Caban to step down or if he had urged him to do so.
Several employees in the mayor's office are under investigation by the US attorneys in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. The US attorneys' offices and the FBI refused to comment on the matter. The details of Caban's investigation remain unclear.
A spokesperson for the mayor, who appointed Caban in July of the previous year, didn't respond to a request for comment immediately.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated.
The mayor has stated that he hasn't pushed Caban to resign, indicating that the decision was Caban's alone, given the circumstances. Despite Caban's departure, we, as a team, remain committed to upholding the city's values and ensuring justice is served.
