Black Miami Police Officer Sues City For $1 Million, Claims Discrimination And Demotion Over Refusal To ‘Tone Down’ Her Hairstyle
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A Black 18 year Miami Police police veteran is speaking out and suing the city, alleging her boss made racist comments and demoted her after she raised concerns.
“I’m just fighting to protect the rights of equality in the workplace, and these rights are sacred and non-negotiable,” said Lieutenant Weslyne Lewis Francois in a prepared statement during a press event on Monday, CBS Miami reports.
Lewis Francois, who remains on the force, is suing for discrimination and retaliation, seeking at least $1 million in damages and a jury trial. Her lawsuit alleges retaliation and discrimination based on her race, ethnicity, and gender. She has also filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to The Miami Herald.
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