Judge Throws Out Jury Verdict in High-Profile Retaliation Case Against New Bedford Police Department
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A Bristol County judge has reversed a jury’s finding that a male police officer had retaliated against a former female officer who alleged gender discrimination. The ruling, issued on Monday, deemed that the jury’s decision could not be upheld due to insufficient evidence and the court’s failure to give appropriate jury instructions. The judge’s decision is a significant relief for the city, which was facing a potential payout of $127,000 in damages. However, Macaila Saunders, the plaintiff and former officer, plans to appeal this ruling to the state Appeals Court, prolonging … Read more