Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been cleared of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by Chicago police officer Cynthia Donald. The lawsuit, filed in late 2020, accused Johnson of forcing Donald to engage in sex acts to keep her job while she was his personal driver.
U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo dismissed all claims against Johnson, stating that the evidence suggested that Donald was a willing participant in the relationship. Johnson’s attorney, Michael Leonard, maintained that the relationship was consensual and that Donald’s claims of sexual harassment were meritless.
Johnson was fired in December 2019 after being found passed out behind the wheel of his department SUV. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused him of lying about the incident, but Johnson attributed his condition to a change in blood pressure medication.
Despite the ruling in Johnson’s favor, Donald’s attorney, Robert McLaughlin, expressed disappointment and stated that they plan to appeal the decision.
Johnson served as the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department from March 2016 to December 2019. The case has sparked controversy and raised questions about accountability and transparency within the department.
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