Former Seattle police chief sues city and mayor, claiming retaliation 'destroyed' his career

Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sues city, claiming his firing was political

(The Center Square) – Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is suing the city, alleging his termination by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was unlawful and politically motivated.

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The Stranger's morning news round-up. by Nathalie Graham Diaz Claims Wrongful Termination: Former Police Chief Adrian Diaz is suing Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell. Last year, Diaz was fired after a slew of discrimination and harassment allegations against him came to light and a rumor about a romantic relationship between him and a staffer circulated. Diaz claims that he was actually fired because he didn't fire Officer Daniel Auderer, the spee…

Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sues city over firing, claims he faced retaliation

In a new lawsuit, former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz claims he was retaliated against and his career destroyed because he refused Mayor Harrell’s alleged command to perform “an unlawful act” and fire an officer before he’d received due process.

Former Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit over firing

The former chief alleges he was wrongfully terminated and retaliated against with a rushed investigation into fabricated rumors of a romantic relationship with his chief of staff.

Ex-police chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit against Seattle over termination

Former Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Adrian Diaz has announced he is suing the city of Seattle over his termination. He released the following statement Wednesday: A year ago, Mayor Bruce Harrell relieved me of my duties as Seattle’s Chief of Police. The city of Seattle holds a special place in my heart, and I have always believed in its potential and its people. Over the course of 28 years, I proudly maintained an impeccable record as …

Former Seattle police chief sues city and mayor, claiming retaliation 'destroyed' his career

Former chief Adrian Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the city for allegations including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and defamation.