Maryland's AG files civil lawsuit against landlord Eric Sessoms for gender-based housing discrimination involving sexual harassment.

Maryland's Attorney General filed the first civil lawsuit by the Civil Rights Division against landlord Eric Sessoms (Mt. Vernon Group, LLC) for engaging in gender-based housing discrimination involving sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges Sessoms targeted vulnerable women, offering housing benefits in exchange for sexual favors. The case aims to hold landlords accountable for tenant harassment.

July 19, 2024
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