 Because she had received prior authorization, the Judge overturned the department's termination request and placed Shaya on modified duty on a temporary basis until the media stopped following her while on duty.On March 7, 1995, Police Commissioner William J. Bratton overturned the departmental judge's ruling and terminated Shaya anyway, saying her appearance in "Playboy" violated the City Charter and the department's rules.In response, Shaya sued the department for US $10,000,000 for wrongful dismissal and gender discrimination.