Former Lake City police chief Jody Cooper sues Mayor Yamekia Robinson and City Administrator William Hall, alleging race-based hiring and hostile work environment.

Jody Cooper, former police chief and deputy city administrator of Lake City, has sued Mayor Yamekia Robinson and City Administrator William Hall, alleging he was hired based on race and forced out due to a hostile work environment. Cooper claims he faced insubordination and exclusion, and that Hall stated his appointment was to fulfill "racial appearances." He seeks a jury trial for compensatory and punitive damages, citing breach of contract and civil conspiracy.

September 11, 2024
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