Ex-police chief files lawsuit against Chesapeake
Thompson claimed he wasn't immediately served a copy of the charges against him by the mayor. "I was not afforded the opportunity to appear in person and by counsel at the hearing to examine all witnesses and answer" charges against him, Thompson said in the notice of appeal he filed. "Despite the fact that there was no hearing, the action of the legislative authority to remove me from office requires" the vote of four council members, and only three voted for the dismissal, Thompson said. Village officials cited a state requirement that anyone hired as chief needed to move into the village l...
Source: herald-dispatch.com