Racial

Ex-Ringling Football Coach Faces Trial Over Abuse Allegations, Racial Slurs Against Students

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Ringling, OK — Former Ringling High School football coach Phillip Koons is set to appear in court again on Feb. 10, facing allegations of verbal abuse and racial slurs against his student athletes. Koons, who faces a misdemeanor charge of outraging public decency, previously entered a no-contest plea which he later withdrew. The case has ignited significant controversy in the small community after details emerged of Koons’ past behaviors including allegations that he forced players to perform strenuous exercises naked, resulting in physical injuries. These incidents reportedly took place in the school’s locker room, as … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million in Discrimination Suit to Alachua County Sergeant Denied Promotion Amidst Claims of Racial Bias and Retaliation

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Gainesville, FL — A Florida jury awarded $15 million to Alachua County Sergeant Kevin Davis on Friday following his victory in a lawsuit against the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for race-based discrimination and retaliation. The verdict included compensations for emotional distress and lost wages after the jury found that Davis was denied promotions due to his race and subsequently faced retaliation for voicing his grievances. The significant financial award is designed to address the mental suffering Davis experienced, exceeding the $3 million to $8 million his attorneys initially sought. The jury, comprising six white members, … Read more

Alachua County Deputy Wins $15.1 Million in Landmark Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A substantial $15 million was awarded by an Alachua County jury to Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Davis after allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation within the promotion practices of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. The jury concluded that racial bias played a decisive role in denying Davis’ promotion, marking a significant verdict in a case spotlighting workplace discrimination issues. Davis’ legal battle began when he accused the Sheriff’s Office of overlooking him for promotions due to his race, and retaliating against him when he sought to challenge these injustices. The jury’s findings supported … Read more

$40 Million Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias in Construction of Obama Presidential Center

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Chicago, IL – A local construction firm, II in One, has launched a $40 million lawsuit against Thornton Tomasetti, the structural engineering firm overseeing the Obama Presidential Center’s construction, alleging racial discrimination and unfair business practices. The Chicago-based subcontractor, which began providing concrete and rebar services in 2021, claims it was unfairly forced into performing additional, costly work that threatens its financial stability. According to the lawsuit filed last month in federal court, Thornton Tomasetti deviated from usual industry standards set by the American Concrete Institute. This led to what II in One describes as … Read more