Seven Michigan State Police troopers have filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation in the aftermath of the Flint water crisis promotion scandal. The troopers claim they were passed over for promotions in retaliation for their involvement in exposing misconduct within the department.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, states that the troopers were retaliated against after they participated in an investigation into the mishandling of promotions within the department. The troopers allege that they were denied promotions, subjected to harassment, and faced negative consequences for speaking out against the department’s improper practices.
The troopers involved in the lawsuit are seeking damages for emotional distress, lost wages, and other forms of compensation for the retaliation they have endured. They are also calling for the department to address the retaliation and implement reforms to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The Flint water crisis promotion scandal has been a controversial issue for the Michigan State Police, with allegations of corruption and misconduct surrounding the handling of promotions within the department. The troopers involved in the lawsuit hope that their actions will lead to accountability and transparency within the department.
The Michigan State Police have not yet commented on the lawsuit, but the troopers involved in the case are hopeful that their voices will be heard and that justice will be served. The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for the department and its handling of promotions in the future.
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