A federal jury in Fort Worth delivered a sharp rebuke to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office yesterday, finding that the agency racially discriminated against a former deputy who reported misconduct and awarding him just over $600,000 in damages. The verdict capped a three-day trial where the ex-deputy represented himself and urged jurors to hold his former department accountable.
After about eight hours of deliberation, jurors concluded that the sheriff’s office retaliated against Brandon Walker after he raised concerns about a colleague’s behavior. As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the award tops $600,000 and stems from Walker’s claims that he was denied overtime, training, and advancement opportunities.
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