A Joliet Patch article entitled “30 Day Suspension for Black Detective Who Sued Chief Roechner” discusses retaliation by the Joliet Police Department against its long-time employee. The article quotes Vucko Law LLP attorneys’ amended complaint:
"Since the November 4, 2019 filing of this lawsuit, the Joliet P.D. has retaliated against Jackson for opposing its discriminatory conduct ... The Joliet P.D. continues to maintain, without justification, that Jackson's employment status is not in 'good standing,' which adversely impacted his ability to obtain housing," the amended lawsuit states.
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