5 North Carolina police officers resign amid probe into alleged racist texts
- Five police officers under investigation for allegedly sharing racist text messages have resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) in North Carolina, a police spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
- A sixth officer allegedly involved in this matter resigned in August amid a separate probe, while a seventh officer remains suspended without pay pending a Civil Service Board review, the spokesperson said.
- The resignation of the first three officers was announced on Thursday by CMPD Police Chief Estella Patterson during a press conference.
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- Five police officers under investigation for allegedly sharing racist text messages have resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) in North Carolina, a police spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
- A sixth officer allegedly involved in this matter resigned in August amid a separate probe, while a seventh officer remains suspended without pay pending a Civil Service Board review, the spokesperson said.
- The resignation of the first three officers was announced on Thursday by CMPD Police Chief Estella Patterson during a press conference.
Sources: Abcnews