A Black former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy is suing the department for damages and reinstatement, alleging he was terminated in 2024 on criminal charges for which he was acquitted earlier this year.
Ex-Deputy Brandon Michael Garmon also names Sheriff Robert Luna and other department individuals as defendants in the Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit filed Thursday that alleges racial discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination, equal protection and malicious prosecution.
An LASD representative said the department had not seen the lawsuit and had no immediate comment…