Retaliation

Federal Jury Exonerates Former Norfolk Officers in Controversial Retaliation Case Following Car Crash

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NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of three former Norfolk police officers accused of retaliating against Brandon A. Williams following a serious car crash in September 2020. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury found unanimously that the officers did not conspire to infringe on Williams’ rights. The civil trial, held in U.S. District Court, concluded last week after four days of testimonies. Williams, 40 and the stepson of Hampton Deputy Police Chief Kenny Ferguson, had sought damages for the emotional distress he claimed resulted from the police officers’ alleged … Read more

Former FBI Officials File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Claiming Retaliation for Loyalty Disputes

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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the Trump administration of unjustly dismissing former FBI officials in what they describe as a retribution campaign aimed at personnel deemed disloyal. The suit includes Brian Driscoll, the former acting FBI director, alongside Steve Jensen, formerly the assistant director of the Washington field office, and Spencer Evans, who served as a leading official in the Las Vegas field office. According to the lawsuit, FBI Director Kash Patel indicated that he received orders to terminate individuals associated with investigations into Donald Trump. The suit claims Patel expressed sentiments … Read more

Former Staffer Claims Retaliation in Lawsuit Against California Assembly Speaker

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A former staff member has initiated legal action against California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, alleging that he retaliated after she reported incidents of sexual harassment. The lawsuit claims that the staffer, who worked in the Assembly for several years, faced retaliation after filing complaints related to her treatment in the workplace. According to court filings, the staffer contends that her complaints about inappropriate behavior by colleagues prompted negative repercussions, including job termination. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that her attempts to seek assistance from the Assembly leadership were met with indifference and hostility. … Read more

Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Gastonia Police Moves Forward Amid Allegations of Excessive Force and Social Media Retaliation

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GASTONIA, N.C. — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a local veteran to move forward against the City of Gastonia, according to court documents. The lawsuit centers on incidents from 2021 during which Joshua Rohrer alleges that police officers employed excessive force during his arrest. Rohrer claims that, in addition to the force used against him, the police tased his service dog, which subsequently died. He contends that the officers engaged in retaliatory actions against him by posting derogatory comments on the Gastonia Police Department’s official Facebook page. The comments mentioned in … Read more