Former Seattle police chief sues city and mayor, claiming retaliation ‘destroyed’ his career

Former chief Adrian Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the city for a slew of allegations including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and defamation.

SEATTLE — Negotiations have broken down between former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz and the City of Seattle to come to a settlement agreement stemming from a $10 million tort claim Diaz filed in October. 

On Wednesday, Diaz filed a lawsuit against the city for a slew of allegations including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and defamation.

According to the complaint, statements made by the city, including Mayor Bruce Harrell, about Diaz being a dishonest cop who had an inappropriate romantic relationship

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