Apparently, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly found that Krute had left the city and county (without authorization) while on sick leave, exaggerated his illness, and, engaged in off-duty employment without permission. (Although he claimed to suffer from "psychological impairments," Krute still managed to engage in a "lucrative" side business while on leave.)
When the New York County Supreme Court upheld Krute's dismissal, an appeal to the Appellate Division, First Department, ensued.
Based on the "long-term" nature of his misconduct, the AD1 didn't find Krute's termination inappropriate or "shocking to one's sense of fairness."
Talk about Krute force!
To download a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Krute v. Kelly