LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – The Attorney representing majority of the Delaware State University Woman’s Lacrosse Team has concerns about the Justice Department deal with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office to resolve a racial discrimination complaint. Attorney Greg Tarone says he plans to file a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office.
“The emotional distress that has been cast upon these female athletes, as well as the bus driver, has been significant,” Tarone said.
Deputies stopped and searched the bus of the Delaware State University lacrosse team for driving in the left lane on I-95 in April of 2022. Law enforcement did not find any contraband on the bus.
The university then filed a complaint with the Justice Department, accusing the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office of violating the Civil Rights Act.
“Once the deputies got on to the bus and saw that these were Black students the attitude seemed to change,” Tarone said.