'Banking While Black' grandmother sues bank for racial discrimination | LiveNOW from FOX

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the filing of a "banking while Black" lawsuit against a MidFlorida Credit Union Branch.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and attorney John Martinez on Thursday announced the lawsuit on behalf of Linda Stephens during a news conference at the Orange County Courthouse.

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[SanDiegoRT]

The person who told the police this lady had a gun should be arrested for putting Mrs. Steven’s life in danger.

[ulyssesgrant]

To an elderly person, $600 dollars is a lot of money...whether you're black or white. The police agency needs to be sued as well. I hope she wins her lawsuit.

[marriedtothetruth]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate our elders, especially these two! They are amazing!

[kimmyt]

This story really got my blood boiling right now! When I look at this beautiful lady, I see my own mother. Everyone needs to be held accountable! The police officers who arrested her should be fired, the bank employee who said she had a gun needs to be fired and when its all said and done no amount of money is going to make this right! Praying for justice in this 🙏 matter! Just unbelievable that black folks are still being treated like we don't matter.

[luv.matters]

Multiple lawsuits, Bank, Police Department and employees at the bank. PROTECT HER AT ALL COST 😢

[malachibenyisrael]

Put that bank out of business and sue the cops too!

[mishariomorose]

I'm 47 years old in NC & I have experienced discrimination at the Bank many times🎯

[beverlywhatley]

I am currently an educator and a journalist. This year I will be 70 years old. This is another example of why we need a focus on social justice, CRT, and more required training for ALL people who deal with the public, even and especially those who share differences. God bless you, Ms. Stevens. Thank you for your willingness to share your story and THEIR shame.

[latonejean]

This is disgusting! The person who made the call needs to go to jail for placing that phone call!😡😡

[lovealmightygodandallhisc]

THE POLICE PERSON WHO PUT HER IN JAIL SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR FALSE CHANGES AND ARRESTED AND PUT IN JAIL!!!!

[newfiegirlsrock]

This is so horrifying! My heart is breaking for this lady💔. I cannot believe what was done to this lady. I think that the police department needs to be held accountable for the way she was treated as well. It is just ridiculous what was done to this poor woman! I hope all involved are made to feel as degraded and humiliated as they made her feel, this is unacceptable 🤬.

[zirconiavillanueva]

No one deserves to be treated like this...NO ONE... Especially our elders.. my heart and prayers are with you ❤️

[Shaney_Lee]

Sue all parties involved! Absolutely disgusting!

[megannoe]

This is the most dehumanizing attack that could possibly occur on a elderly, hard working, and innocent soul. We stand with you Ms. Stevens and I pray you receive the maximum justice and a ease in your trauma over time and nothing but I pray for healing days ahead and the peace you deserve to be living in your golden years 💕

[alicebedell]

This is unbelievable. Words fail me that they would treat a human being like this!!!!

[kerilee]

I pray that she gets the justice she deserves and that everyone involved in this outrageous incident be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. My prayers go out to her and her family 🙏🙏🙏. I can't imagine someone doing this to my 72 year old mom bc I would have probably gone to jail.

[KMH]

How inhumane. I am crying listening to this lady about her experience. Imagine that after encountering so many people from the bank to the police, there was not one person there with enough humanity to assist this lady who is elderly. What a shame

[winiolivache]

How outrageous to put the old lady in jail without notifying her family and leave her naked ?? Heads need to roll !!

[magnolia]

This is horrible I am in tears I can't imagine her embarrassing and emotional pain distress she was feeling that bank should be ashamed I'm glad she decided to sue this bank. she reminds me of my mother she deserves all the respect and wish her the best.

[deeb]

I would have 'LOVED' Mrs. Stevens as my teacher!!!!
No words can explain, how I feel about what happen to this beautiful intelligent LADY

Prayers to you Mrs. Stevens