Former Seattle police chief files $10 million claim against city

Adrian Diaz claimed he was discriminated, harassed and retaliated against after coming out to the mayor and deputy mayor, among other things.

SEATTLE — Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz filed a $10 million claim against the city earlier this month alleging discrimination and harassment.

Diaz, who was removed as police chief and reassigned in May, claimed he was wrongfully discharged. Diaz also alleged he was discriminated, harassed and retaliated against after expressing his sexual orientation to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess.

The claim further alleges that Diaz refused to commit an illegal act, leading to adverse consequences. Jacob Downs,

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