Miami police chief to be fired after only six months on the job

Commissioners had criticized Art Acevedo, appointing themselves to a committee with subpoena power to examine his appointment

Miami officials have decided to fire the city's new police chief just six months after appointing him, after he was lambasted by city commissioners he accused of meddling in the police department and internal affairs investigations.

The Miami city manager, Art Noriega, said he suspended Art Acevedo with the intent to terminate his employment.