Cincinnati Police Chief Who Scolded People For Sharing Video Of Black Mob Being Sued For Racial Discrimination

Four previous members of the Cincinnati Police Department are suing police chief Teresa Theetge for workplace discrimination against white males on the force..

The lawsuit, brought by Captain Robert Wilson and Lieutenants Patrick Caton, Gerald Hodges, and Andrew Mitchell on May 19, alleges that the city and Theetge partook in “intentional and discriminatory practices” based on sex and gender, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. The officers asserted that they “suffered harm,” “damage to professional reputations,” and “emotional distress” as a result of the department’s alleged favorable treatment toward women and racial minorities.

“The city and Chief Theetge have actively and systemically undertaken efforts to promote, advance, and make promotion and assignment decisions that are preferable to women and minorities, and to the exclusion of White men,” the lawsuit reads.

The officers said they were passed over for preferred assignments, which include good benefits and are seen as career-advancing roles, according to the Enquirer. They further alleged that since Theetge became chief, a race-based quota system has been used to promote women and racial minorities to the rank of lieutenant.

The Cincinnati Police Department did not respond to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

The four officers are seeking compensatory damages, including lost wages and benefits, plus emotional distress, the Enquirer reported. They are further seeking a jury trial and a court order to halt discriminatory practices.

Attorney Zack Gottesman, who is representing the officers, stated that there are multiple incidents where the city and the police department engaged in blatant discrimination against white males,