$44K severance for former chief ensured ‘clean, immediate separation,’ Chattanooga mayor’s office says

June 29, 2024 at 8:09 p.m.

by David Floyd

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Former Police Chief Celeste Murphy speaks during a news conference on violence reduction in 2022. Murphy now faces 17 criminal charges, including perjury, official misconduct, illegal voter registration and falsely filling out official documents. She is receiving 90 days of severance.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Former Police Chief Celeste Murphy speaks during a news conference on violence reduction in 2022. Murphy now faces 17 criminal charges, including perjury, official misconduct, illegal voter registration and falsely filling out official documents. She is receiving 90 days of severance.


Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy is set to receive about $44,400 in severance pay from the city, an offer Mayor Tim Kelly's office said was necessary to move the city and department forward.

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