The Benton Harbor Police Department is facing a police misconduct and sexual assault lawsuit in federal court in Grand Rapids on behalf of Dominique Allen. Her attorney, Albert Dib, said they're filing the lawsuit due to the assaults the 25-year-old allegedly suffered at the hands of offer Jared Graves, who committed suicide earlier this month just before he was to go on trial.
Dib said they have not determined how much money they will seek in damages from the city and the police department. As for Benton Harbor's financial situation and its ability to pay any damages if they're found liable, the attorney said it's not his concern.
The lawsuit claims the department was aware of previous sexual misconduct by Graves and did not remove him from the force or take any other corrective action. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday.
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