In 2016, Captain Anthony Cook was accused of sexually harassing Officer Kia Brooks by grabbing her from behind, massaging her shoulders, and attempting to kiss her neck. Brooks filed a lawsuit alleging a pattern of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by Cook. The case was settled in 2022 for $540,000, with Cook named as a defendant. ([redbanklegal.com](https://www.redbanklegal.com/in-the-news/east-orange-settles-five-police-lawsuits-for-1-6-million-readies-for-trial-on-two-others/?utm_source=openai))