"I Was Expendable," Sambor Learned After Move Fiasco

"I Was Expendable," Sambor Learned After Move Fiasco

The investigation of city officials

Police Commissioner Sambor submitted his resignation in November of 1985 following the backlash against his actions in the MOVE bombing. At the time, he claimed that he was not being forced out of his position. However, just three months later in a report by Allentown, PA's The Morning Call, Sambor claimed that Mayor Goode was making him a scapegoat for the incident. He said in January of 1986 that he "was given a choice... to retire or be fired." Police union officials and detractors of Goode saw this move as Goode refusing to accept blame personally, and instead passing off the guilt to others.

Scott J. Higham

The Morning Call

February 27, 1986

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