Pioneering Black Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against Seattle

The city of Seattle has settled a race and gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a veteran detective who has spent 45 years working to keep young people out of trouble and bridge the gap between police and communities of color.

The city agreed to pay Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin $750,000 to settle her lawsuit. When she first filed her claim, in 2023, Bouldin had asked for $10 million. The settlement requires Bouldin to pay her own attorney’s fees and costs as well, and split the cost of mediation with the city.

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