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Dearborn Heights council approves outside counsel as policing leadership dispute unfolds
Summary
The city council voted to retain outside legal counsel for Interim Police Chief Hussain Farhat after weeks of public comment, union appeals and an email the council read into the record alleging internal misconduct and retaliation. Council also suspended the rules and added a late agenda item to authorize the counsel.
The Dearborn Heights City Council voted Jan. 28 to retain special legal counsel to represent interim Police Chief Hussain Farhat in matters related to an investigation by the city administration.
The action followed an extended public-comment period in which current and former officers, union leaders and residents accused city administration of missteps in police promotions and discipline. At the meeting, a council member read a multi-page email submitted for the record alleging harassment and retaliation tied to internal police investigations.
The move to add an item to the agenda and to authorize outside counsel passed after a heated public discussion and a motion by Councilman…
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