Atlanta's Inspector General Sued by City Contractor Over Investigation

Atlanta's Inspector General, Shannon Manigault, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit filed by contractor Bernie Tokarz, who claims she overstepped her authority during a year-long investigation into his financial ties with city officials. Tokarz's attorney argues that Manigault's actions, including unauthorized access to banking information, breach legal jurisdiction. The city council's unanimous renewal of Tokarz's contract raises doubts about the validity of the Inspector General's report alleging unethical behavior, particularly after the state ethics commission dismissed her complaints. This situation reflects deeper conflicts within Atlanta's governance regarding oversight and accountability. The lawsuit has attracted significant media attention, underscoring the complexities of the relationship between the Inspector General's office and city officials, as Manigault navigates her mandate to combat corruption within legal boundaries.