Discrimination Lawsuit Filed In Bridgeport By White Police Officers: Report

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A group of white members of the Bridgeport Police Department are suing Police Chief Roderick Porter, who is Black, for discrimination, the Connecticut Post reported.

The federal lawsuit reportedly claims that Porter treated Black members of the Force more favorably than white members, through plum assignments and other matters.

Additionally, the six white officers, all of whom are either sergeants or lieutenants, claim that they suffered "a series of adverse employment actions," and other issues.

The lawsuit seeks various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages.

Read the Connecticut Post story.