John Catanzara, president of Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 7, is facing charges filed by a union board member related to financial management and union governance.

The charges come amid internal conflict over Catanzara’s reported efforts to enroll Chicago FOP members in another police union, a move contested by union leadership. Catanzara denied the accusations, calling them “ridiculous” and part of ongoing disputes.

On Sept. 2, Catanzara posted a video on YouTube saying, “earlier today a board member filed charges against me for financial malfeasance and a bunch of other ridiculous accusations. It seems the unrelenting attacks on certain social media platforms get the better of him.”

“The hearing will be conducted,” he added, “exhibits will be tendered. Proof will be te

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