The Brief
- Seattle police Lt. John O’Neil settled his lawsuit with the city for more than $200,000 after alleging retaliation, harassment, and racial discrimination.
- O’Neil claimed four female officers conspired to spread false allegations against him, leading to years of unresolved complaints within SPD.
- The four officers who accused O’Neil of harassment and discrimination still have their own lawsuit against him and the department pending.
SEATTLE – A high-ranking Seattle Police Department officer who claimed retaliation, harassment and racial discrimination in a February lawsuit against four female police officers has settled with the city.
Lieutenant John O’Neil did not demand a specific dollar amount in the lawsuit, but the city of Seattle has agreed to settle with him for more than $200,000.
In his legal filing, the veteran officer claimed that SPD failed to refute defamatory accusations against him when they knew they were false.
Keep reading to learn more about the lawsuit.
The focus of John O’Neil’s lawsuit
The backstory:…