Former police chief sues village over alleged racial discrimination

👮‍♂️Former Police Chief Terrell Jones is suing the village of Flossmore for alleged racial discrimination after being fired.

🤝Jones claims that he faced retaliation after complaining to the mayor about unfair treatment.

⚖️The village manager cited performance-based reasons for Jones' termination, but his attorneys argue that it was racially motivated.

💰Jones is seeking reinstatement, back pay, and racial sensitivity training for village officials.

🔎The lawsuit alleges that Jones was held to different performance standards because of his race.

What is Terrell Jones suing the village for?

—Terrell Jones is suing the village for alleged racial discrimination.

Why was Terrell Jones fired?

—The village manager cited performance-based reasons for Jones' termination.

What does Jones' lawsuit claim?

—Jones' lawsuit claims that his termination was racially motivated.

What is Jones seeking in the lawsuit?

—Jones is seeking reinstatement, back pay, and racial sensitivity training for village officials.

What allegations does the lawsuit make?

—The lawsuit alleges that Jones was held to different performance standards because of his race.

00:06Former police chief Terrell Jones is suing the village of Flossmore for alleged racial discrimination after being fired. Jones claims that he faced retaliation after complaining to the mayor about unfair treatment. The village manager cited performance-based reasons for Jones' termination, but his attorneys argue that it was racially motivated. Jones is seeking reinstatement, back pay, and racial sensitivity training for village officials.

00:55The lawsuit alleges that Jones was held to different performance standards because of his race. Excerpts from the village manager's performance reviews were included in the lawsuit, criticizing Jones' manner of speech and claiming he spoke too long at a committee meeting. Jones' attorneys argue that these criticisms show race-based hypercriticism. Jones, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, served as the first black police chief of Flossmore.

01:57Jones' attorneys are asking for a public apology, his reinstatement as chief, back pay, and racial sensitivity training for village officials. The village of Flossmore has not responded to the lawsuit.