The former head of the New York Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit against scandal-scarred New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other high ranking NYPD officials, alleging the group used their power and authority to run a what he called a “criminal enterprise.

Numerous law-enforcement unions have endorsed the mayor, while several former NYPD leaders accuse Adams and his administration of misconduct.

Lawsuit accuses Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials of running a corrupt organization, with claims of systemic wrongdoing and retaliation against whistleblowers.