Lightfoot will not have to give deposition in Eddie Johnson lawsuit, judge rules

By FOX 32 News

Published March 4, 2022 5:00pm CST

Judge rules Lightfoot will not have to give deposition in Eddie Johnson lawsuit

Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.

CHICAGO - Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving a former Chicago police superintendent.

A police officer is suing Eddie Johnson for sexual harassment. This isn't his first time in hot water.

The mayor fired Johnson in 2019 after saying he lied about a drinking and driving incident.

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A federal judge ruled Friday the mayor did not have to give the deposition.