Former Hamtramck police officer sues city, city council over alleged civil rights violations The former officer is seeking $5M in damages
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – A former Hamtramck
David Adamczyk’s lawyers said on Tuesday (Dec. 2) he was fired after speaking out about misconduct by then-police chief Jamiel Altaheri.
The finger-pointing continues in Hamtramck following the news that police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been put on administrative leave while an investigation occurs. (Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Altaheri was first put on leave and then resigned.
Adamcyk was fired as a result of an internal investigation, but he says it was unfair and controlled by the city council
Now, he’s seeking $5 million in damages.
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