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Chicago Mayor Fires Police Superintendent, Citing 'Ethical Lapses'

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced on Nov. 7 that he would retire at the end of the year. On Monday, he was fired by the mayor. Teresa Crawford/AP hide caption

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Chicago Mayor Fires Police Superintendent, Citing 'Ethical Lapses'

December 2, 2019 • Just last month Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised the reform-minded Eddie Johnson. On Monday, she accused him of intentionally lying to her and the public about being discovered asleep in his car.