2 Seattle police officers sue department alleging discrimination

2 Seattle police officers sue department alleging discrimination

Officers Corey Foy and Michael Griffin allege racism and misconduct at the Seattle Police Department in two lawsuits. They report daily discrimination.

Two Black officers sue SPD, allege racist practices, culture

Two rank-and-file Seattle police officers have filed civil suits against the department for alleged pervasive anti-Black racism. The two officers, Corey Foy and Michael Griffin, filed their lawsuits against the Seattle Police Department (SPD) separately, but on the same day earlier this month, claiming they were harassed, humiliated, and retaliated against during their time there. The pair also claimed they were both denied opportunities to adva…

Two more Black Seattle officers are suing the department for discrimination

Seattle police officers Corey Foy, left, and Michael Griffin, right.Discrimination lawsuits against the Seattle Police Department are stacking up faster than the city can resolve them. Seattle settled a retaliation claim with a Black captain for nearly $1 million in early April. Now, two rank-and-file officers have filed civil suits alleging pervasive anti-Black racism, joining a wave of ongoing race and gender discrimination claims. In separate…