LAVERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After the explosive sex scandal inside the La Vergne police department in 2023, the city agreed to pay former police officer Maegan Hall $500,000.
La Vergne city leaders voted 3 to 1 during a special meeting Wednesday night.
The half-a-million dollar settlement, which includes no admission of guilt on the city's behalf, settles Hall's lawsuit against the city and three of her former superiors.
The La Vergne Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted tonight to authorize the mayor to sign a settlement agreement between the City of La Vergne and former police officer Maegan Hall. The agreement was negotiated between the attorney's representing the City and Hall. The City's insurance provider will pay the sum of $500,000 to Hall as a gross settlement, which includes court costs, attorneys fees, and expenses. The City denies any admission of liability, and no taxpayer funds will be spent to settle this lawsuit.
City of LaVergne
We first told you about the mess back in January of last year, after the scandal revealed a pattern of inappropriate activity inside the department.
Reports detail sex between officers on duty and on city property, intimate photos and videos shared among officers, and silence from the Police Chief, who was clued into what was happening.
"While I was aspiring to protect my community, the La Vergne police department was not protecting me," she told NewsChannel 5 in an exclusive interview early last year.
Hall and her lawyer claim it was a hostile work environment and her former supervisors groomed her.
She, along with four other officers and the police chief, were fired.
Wednesday's vote ends Hall's lawsuit both against the city and three of her former superiors in the department.
Alderman Dennis Waldron was the only dissenting vote.
"What message does that send to all the other employees?" he asked. "It's sending a message out to everybody in the world [that says] come to La Vergne, sue La Vergne because they're going to settle."
The City says their insurance provider will pay the $500,000 to Hall as a gross settlement, which includes court costs, attorneys fees, and expenses. To be clear, that is not taxpayer money.
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City of La Vergne settles lawsuit, owes Maegan Hall half a million dollars. After the explosive sex scandal inside the LaVergne police department in 2023, the city agreed to pay former police officer Maegan Hall $500,000.
What happened to Maegan Hall police officer? ›
Hall filed the lawsuit in February 2023 against the city, two former sergeants and the former chief of police. She and four other officers were fired in January 2023 for allegedly having sex on duty, sending nude photos of each other, not disclosing their relationships, and lying during an HR investigation.
Who was the female cop paid 500k? ›
'This settlement is victory for Maegan Hall' her attorney says. The La Vergne government accepted a $500,000 settlement in a federal sexual harassment lawsuit from previously fired police officer Maegan Hall, Mayor Jason Cole confirmed Thursday.
Who is Megan Hall? ›
Megan P. Hall, PhD is Vice President of Medical Affairs at GRAIL, where she established, built, and leads the Medical Affairs group supporting the development and launch of Galleri, a blood-based multi-cancer early detection test.
How much did Maegan Hall get paid out? ›
After the explosive sex scandal inside the LaVergne police department in 2023, the city agreed to pay former police officer Maegan Hall $500,000. LAVERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After the explosive sex scandal inside the La Vergne police department in 2023, the city agreed to pay former police officer Maegan Hall $500,000.
What is the La Vergne police scandal? ›
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It rocked the quiet La Vergne community, a wide-ranging sex scandal inside the police department. It resulted in five officers being fired and three suspended after being accused of having sex on duty and throwing “girls gone wild” hot tub parties.
Who is Maegan Hall's husband? ›
Ex-cop Maegan Hall said that she and her husband, Jedidiah Hall, were in an open marriage — although Jedidiah told police he “really wasn't on board” with the open relationship, according to an internal investigation. Tap the link in our bio for more details.
Who is the black woman in Beverly Hills Cop? ›
Taylour Paige is an American actress and dancer. She portrays Jane Saunders in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Who was the first woman hired to actually carry out police duties? ›
The Los Angeles Police Department was the first in the country to appoint a woman officer with full powers to arrest. In 1910, Alice Stebbins Wells became the first woman police officer in LAPD after campaigning for the inclusion of women in the police force.
Who is Megan the doll? ›
Allison Williams and Violet McGraw star, Amie Donald physically portrays M3GAN, and Jenna Davis voices the character. Its plot follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile toward anyone who comes between her and her human companion.
Megan Hall (@meganhaall) • Instagram photos and videos.
Who is doing the voice of Megan? ›
Voice Actor for M3GAN Movie - Jenna Davis as Megan.
What happened to officer Jeffrey Wharton? ›
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Police officer who beat up his girlfriend is not going to prison. Jeffrey Wharton pleaded guilty to aggravated battery for the incident at the couple's Rio Rancho home last year.
Is Jonathan Hickory still a police officer? ›
Jonathan Hickory is an active duty Police Sergeant and the author of the award-winning book (now an award winning movie), Break Every Chain. With over 21 years of police experience, he spent seven years investigating the reconstruction of fatal vehicle crashes and three years as a motorcycle officer.
Who is Megan Hall officer husband? ›
Ex-cop Maegan Hall said that she and her husband, Jedidiah Hall, were in an open marriage — although Jedidiah told police he “really wasn't on board” with the open relationship, according to an internal investigation. Tap the link in our bio for more details.
