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Gay Officer Sues Wilmington Police | Wilmington News
A Wilmington police officer, Corporal Melanie Medlock, is suing her department and city for civil rights violations, claiming she faced discrimination and retaliation as a gay woman—resulting in suspensions, demotions, and denied promotions. Her case, rooted in an EEOC charge and backed by Title Seven of the Civil Rights Act, details a pattern of mistreatment since 2024, including being accused of sexual harassment over a photo, later punished despite HR finding no merit, and then stripped of leadership roles. Now representing herself, Medlock seeks to stop future bias, restore her career…
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