Michael Hancock: I care about family of Wayne McDonald, ex-employee suing Denver

Sam Levin September 26, 2012 2:52PM

In June, Mayor Michael Hancock fired his aide and close friend Wayne McDonald amid "serious allegations of misconduct" -- which became a major distraction at a press conference on the city's structural budget gap. Now, McDonald intends to sue the city and has filed a complaint with the city's Board of Ethics.

Questioned about these developments at an event today, Hancock didn't have much to say -- except that the situation has been difficult for him.

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