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Stafford, NJ Settles Discrimination Lawsuit

Stafford, NJ: (May-24-08) John McMenamin, former township police lieutenant, brought a lawsuit against Stafford Township, alleging that he was unfairly passed over for a promotion to chief. The suit also named several department members as defendants, accusing them of misconduct. McMenamin, who spent 21 years with the Stafford Police Department, sought $8.6 million in the November 2005 suit. McMenamin accused retiring police Chief Larry D. Parker of covering up drug use, animal cruelty, sex with minors and other misdeeds within a department he oversaw for 30 years. He also stated that he was unfairly passed over as Parker's successor because of his role as a whistleblower in an internal investigation of a physical confrontation and alleged affair between the chief's son, Capt. Larry Parker Jr., and Officer Cheryl Silva. Sources close to the dispute stated that the parties had reached a settlement agreement, in which the township agreed to pay John McMenamin $177,000 to resolve litigation. Mayor Carl W. Block stated that the township is pleased with the terms of the agreement.

APP: After 2 years, Stafford settles former police lieutenant's lawsuit for $177,000


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Published on May-27-08


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