Charlotte leaders deny corruption allegations, won't discuss reported settlement with CMPD chief

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and several city council members held a news conference Wednesday to forcefully reject allegations of "unethical, immoral, and illegal activities" made by Council member Victoria Watlington.  Those allegations came after a reported settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings that was reached during a closed-door session on Monday.  "These allegations are unfounded," Lyles stated at the beginning of the conference. "If she has any proof, she needs to provide that to the city attorney's office who is duty-bound to investigate."The council's private talks involving public dollars follow former Council member Tariq Bokhari's public and private war against the police chief. Lyles said Wednesday Bokhari's intent was to damage the chief's reputation and end his career.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/charlotte-city-leaders-rebuke-council-members-allegations-of-illegal-activities-cmpd-chief-reported-settlement/275-374958da-0b64-4c9d-aad8-2bba999ffafbWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.