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Rochester fire chief retires after being accused of bringing black firefighters to racist party

A Rochester fire captain allegedly retired before being fired after taking a black firefighter on duty to a racist party, and was forced to fight in the intense heat. reportedly faced.

According to WHAM,Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said on Tuesday that Capt. Jeffrey Kraiwi chose to resign before the dismissal process began.

Black firefighter Jerrod Jones claims that after Krywy took him and two of his other firefighters to a party at a private residence, he took them and the fire department home. After informing the city that he intended to sue, the personnel changes were made. to the news station.

NBC News reported that the party had a clipping of Donald Trump, two large Juneteenth flags, and a bucket of Kentucky his fries decorating the lawn. rice field. Mocking black Americans, according to Jones legal papers.

The filing included photos of local Democratic leaders hanging on stakes around their backyard, one impersonating Monroe County Rep. NBC reported that he appeared to be engaging in a sexual act when he cursed.

 Jerrod Jones's lawyer questioned the fire department for why Capt. Jeffrey Krywy was able to retire, rather than be fired.
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Jones at press conference WHAM streamedLast Thursday, he said that an experience a month ago had "hurt me very, very deeply."

"I'm sorry I even have to be here today," he added.

Jones has reportedly left the department due to emotional distress and fear of retribution.

Jones' attorney, Nate McMurray, told NBC he questioned why Kriwi was allowed to retire rather than be fired.

In a series of tweets on Tuesday, McMurray urged Rochester to proceed with an independent review of the incident. The fact that it will only be announced after the client goes public is troubling," he said in one tweet, referring to the mayor's statement. "Given the goodwill of the mayor, he should understand that the people of Rochester demand more, and even the elected officials who contact me demand more.

"But I have good news. Numerous members of both the RPD and RFD have contacted me outraged that this has happened. They want real change." and not a quick sweep under the rug," hesaid in another tweet.

He thanked them for their commitment to "addressing cultural biases and cultural challenges" and pledged to "address these long-standing issues in the coming weeks." NBC reported.