前卡鲁梅特市应急服务主任起诉琼斯市长,指控他在拒绝要求后遭到勒索和报复。 Former Calumet City emergency services director sues Mayor Jones, alleging extortion and retaliation after refusing demands.

前卡鲁梅特市应急服务主任肯尼思·琼斯(Kenneth Jones)对Thaddeus Jones市长提起了联邦诉讼,指控从2024年开始敲诈勒索,包括要求每月支付3 000美元、一笔100 000美元、个人竞选捐款。 Former Calumet City Emergency Services director Kenneth Jones has filed a federal lawsuit against Mayor Thaddeus Jones, alleging extortion beginning in 2024, including demands for $3,000 monthly payments, a $100,000 lump sum, and personal campaign contributions. Jones在拒绝遵守诉讼要求后被解雇,并面临报复,包括威胁和解雇一名家属。 The suit claims Jones was fired after refusing to comply and faced retaliation, including threats and the termination of a family associate. 他还指控在请病假期间非法解雇。 He also alleges wrongful termination during medical leave. 市长琼斯否认这些主张,称其为轻率,并说他将继续服役。 Mayor Jones denies the claims, calling them frivolous, and says he will continue serving. 该案尚待审理。 The case is pending.