Newly-inaugurated “progressive” Oakland, California, mayor Sheng Thao fired Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong this week over alleged mishandling of police misconduct — and he is fighting back.
Mayor Thao suspended Armstrong over claims that he had mishandled two investigations into police misconduct — claims that heArmstrong, an Oakland native who became chief two years ago, was meeting with his attorneys to discuss possible legal actions, according to Sam Singer, a crisis consultant hired by Armstrong after Thao put him on paid leave a month ago.
Residents who support Armstrong criticized the mayor, saying that she had fired a beloved chief who was from the community. Nearly 30 people gathered outside of City Hall midday Thursday, demanding that Thao reinstate Armstrong. But others supported the termination. A coalition of groups that includes the Anti Police-Terror Project, Oakland teachers union and others released a statement saying that accountability is key in moving the city’s police department forward.
Thao was elected in November over party favorite Loren Taylor, who had been endorsed by outgoing mayor Libby Schaaf. Thao was a “self-described progressive,” SFGate.com noted, and was backed by left-wing groups.on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET . He is the author of the new biography,
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