Former Police Officers Sue Department for Racial Discrimination

 

MIDLAND, TX – The Midland Police Department is facing a discrimination and harassment lawsuit after two former employees filed a suit against the city, the police department, and officials within MPD.

According to CBS7, the plaintiffs, Demetrius Lee and Robb Wilson claim the police department fosters a culture of discrimination and harassment toward African-American workers.

In 2018, Lee was charged with abuse of official capacity - for running a driver's license check. In the lawsuit, Lee alleges the charge was retaliation for speaking out about racism inside the department.

Wilson, who was employed as a parking enforcement officer, claims he wasn’t able to get a position because of his race.

Midland Police Chief Seth Herman and former Lt. Kyle Sullivan are listed as defendants on the lawsuit.

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