In 2023, Officer Richard Roberts faced allegations of sexual harassment within the Lafayette Police Department. Female employees reported that Roberts engaged in inappropriate conduct, including making derogatory remarks and unwanted physical contact. The City was accused of maintaining a custom of tolerance towards such behavior, as evidenced by the lack of significant repercussions for Roberts’ actions. The court found that the allegations were sufficient to plausibly infer a custom of tolerance to a sexually hostile work environment within the department.
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