A Black Virginia Beach police officer is suing the city after he claims he was investigated and demoted for trying to address allegations of discrimination.

In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Michael Banks alleges department officials demoted him and retaliated against him after speaking out on behalf of a probationary police officer (PPO).

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