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A Philly police captain under investigation for sexual harassment was named the chief of police in Hartford, Conn., before withdrawing

Tyrell McCoy was set to be the chief of police in Hartford. He withdrew from the position after records surfaced showing that he had been accused of sexual harassment in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Police Capt. Tyrell McCoy speaks at a press conference on Jan. 24 in Hartford, Conn. after the city announced him as their next chief of police.
Philadelphia Police Capt. Tyrell McCoy speaks at a press conference on Jan. 24 in Hartford, Conn. after the city announced him as their next chief of police.Read moreSteven Goode / Hearst Connecticut Media