Allentown Press Conference on investigation into alleged misconduct and racism within city hall | PHOTOS

Allentown City Council officials and representatives from Duane Morris present findings from their investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in Allentown City Hall, during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown. Lawyers for Duane Morris, the law firm that conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government.

Michael Rinaldi speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Leigh Skipper speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Attorney Leigh Skipper speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Mary Hansen speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown City Councilwoman Cynthia Mota speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Allentown City Councilwoman Cynthia Mota speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Mary Hansen speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Michael Rinaldi speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Michael Rinaldi speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown City Council President Daryl Hendricks speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown City Councilman Daryl Hendricks speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Leigh Skipper speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown to address findings and recommendations from an investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in City Hall. Lawyers for Duane Morris law firm, which conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown City Council officials and representatives from Duane Morris present findings from their investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in Allentown City Hall, during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown. Lawyers for Duane Morris, the law firm that conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Allentown City Council officials and representatives from Duane Morris present findings from their investigation into alleged misconduct and racism in Allentown City Hall, during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Allentown. Lawyers for Duane Morris, the law firm that conducted the monthslong investigation, found “instances of isolated discriminatory conduct” but no “systemic issue of racial or unlawful discrimination” in the city government. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

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