SEATTLE — The metropolis of Seattle reached a $2.6 million settlement with 4 present and former cops over sexual harassment claims towards former chief Adrian Diaz, amongst others, KOMO reported.
Officers Lauren Truscott, Valerie Carson, Kame Spencer and Judinna Gulpan filed the lawsuit in 2024, alleging they have been groomed, subjected to discrimination and retaliated towards by former Police Chief Adrian Diaz, Lt. John O’Neil and Seattle Police Department Human Resources Manager Rebecca McKechnie. The lawsuit additionally alleged that former assistant chief Dan Nelson contributed to a hostile work surroundings.
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The officers claimed the conduct mirrored a broader tradition of sexism and misogyny inside the division. Three of the ladies stay employed by SPD, whereas one has since retired, in line with KOMO.
“We are happy to see the City of Seattle take accountability for what was a clear lapse in leadership by the previous administration. We hope new leadership will improve working conditions for everyone within the Seattle Police Department,” Sumeer Singla, one in all their attorneys, informed FOX 13. “Our clients are pleased to put this episode behind them. They are committed to serving the City of Seattle and hope for successful careers within the Seattle Police Department.”
Attorneys representing Diaz and O’Neil have denied the allegations. When the claims have been first filed, metropolis and division leaders additionally disputed the accusations, saying they weren’t supported by the info, KOMO reported.
The metropolis additionally settled a lawsuit with O’Neil in 2025, which his attorneys say stemmed from racially discriminatory remedy and retaliation towards him after the allegations have been made.
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