Seattle Police Captain Exposes Racism, Faces Demotion and Pay Cut — City Now Settles for $1M Amid Controversy

Seattle has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to Black police captain Eric Greening, who alleged demotion for reporting racism within the department. Greening, a 30-year veteran, faced retaliation after raising concerns about inequities. The settlement includes back wages, non-economic compensation, and a return to his former rank.