Second lawsuit alleges retaliation by Duluth police leaders

Second lawsuit alleges retaliation by Duluth police leaders

DULUTH — A second whistleblower lawsuit has been filed against the city by a former employee alleging misconduct within the Duluth Police Department. Jessica McCarthy-Nickila, who served in a civilian opioid-response role, claims she faced discrimination and retaliation for reporting inappropriate comments and unethical tactics by sworn members of the department. The former program coordinator alleges that she was stripped of many of her duties,…