Black woman sues Belk for $5 million, alleging racial profiling while shopping:
Belk department store is being sued in Gadsden, Alabama, after a Black woman ...
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Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias at Belk StoreA Black shopper sues Belk for $5 million after a May 2024 incident involving unlawful detainment and false theft accusation in Alabama.
Key FactsAug 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Rachel Jenkins filed a lawsuit alleging racial profiling and wrongful accusation of shoplifting at a Belk location in Gadsden Mall.
- She was detained and searched by employees without probable cause, though no stolen items were discovered.
- The complaint accuses Belk of systematically surveilling customers of color based on race and ethnicity.
- Jenkins seeks $5 million in damages plus legal fees for the humiliation and civil rights violations endured.
Plaintiff feared for her safety.— This is a statement from Rachel Jenkins' lawsuit against Belk, describing her experiences during the incident.
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