MIDTOWN — Mina Malik is stepping down from her post as executive director of the Civilian Complaint Review Board to take a job at Harvard University, the agency confirmed Friday.
Malik, who served as director for nearly two years, had filed a lawsuit against former CCRB board chair claiming he called her and another female colleague “p-ssies.” Board member Jonathan Darche will replace Malik, Politico New York first reported.
"I want to thank the mayor for his support and commitment to civilian oversight and for his leadership on reform. It has been an honor to serve the city during his tenure,” Malik said a statement. “I am deeply grateful to the devoted staff for their tremendous spirit, unfaltering efforts, and steadfast dedication to police oversight.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio praised Malik for her commitment to the job.
“As the Executive Director of the CCRB, Ms. Malik has made it her duty to work tirelessly to ensure that the people of New York City had an advocate who listened and investigated any complaints they had against the NYPD,” de Blasio said.
“She committed herself to bolstering the public’s confidence in both the NYPD and the City of New York and we thank Ms. Malik for her service. I wish her luck in all her future endeavors.”
Malik will lecture at Harvard Law School and advise the university’s Fair Punishment Project, according to reports.
