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Former NYPD security chief for ex-Mayor de Blasio expected to surrender over obstruction of misuse of detail probe

Howard Redmond walks inside Manhattan Criminal Court Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in New York. Redmond, the former head of police security for New York City's mayor, during the administration of Bill de Blasio, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to blocking an investigation into the misuse of city resources during the Democrat's failed presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Overview

  • NYPD inspector Howard Redmond expected to surrender over allegedly obstructing probe into de Blasio's misuse of security detail.
  • Redmond accused of refusing to provide phone to investigators and destroying it.
  • Investigation found de Blasio used security team for personal purposes, costing over $319,000.
  • Redmond dismissed from Executive Protection Unit and faces possible criminal charges.
  • Probe began in 2021 after de Blasio's presidential campaign spending raised questions.