Kansas City Dismisses City Manager Brian Platt Amid Corruption Scandal

Kansas City, MO—Following The Kansas City Defender's explosive report on city corruption and racism, City Manager Brian Platt is suspended. Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed Platt’s paid suspension post-jury verdict favoring Chris Hernandez, awarding him $1 million. Deputy City Manager Kimiko Gilmore will act as Interim Manager until the City Council's decision.