Former Biglaw Associate Who Accused Partner Of Racial Slur Detained By D.C. Cops, FBI - Above the Law

"Paul Bryant claimed that a partner in the D.C. office called him a racial slur as part of a campaign to convince him to quit after he informed the firm that he would no longer work on SEC disclosures for "anti-minority and anti-women based initiatives." Which, to be honest, have almost certainly seen an uptick since the White House started threatening ESG initiatives with legal action and businesses decided that retrograde policies might garner some goodwill with the administration."

"In those posts, he also put his faith in Donald Trump, stating "I will solicit the help of the President, Donald J. Trump to strike an adequate deal with Covington... It is actually my faith that the Commander-In-Chief will hear of this story and provide the leverage I need to effect needed change in your system, a system which the President has rightfully began to investigate.""

"Trump's troops detain a Black lawyer in D.C.-swarmed by 20 officers just for walking down the block.Paul Bryant plans to press charges on those who assaulted him "in a way that I will not forget anytime soon."He is a West Point graduate-and served as Infantry Officer in Army... pic.twitter.com/Z3KoUd9UYo- LongTime邏FirstTime‍ (@LongTimeHistory) August 25, 2025 The video shows Bryant declaring that he intends to press charges against the officers holding him. The video cuts in after he's already being"

Paul Bryant accused a Covington partner of using a racial slur and said the slur was part of a campaign to push him out after he refused to work on SEC disclosures tied to "anti-minority and anti-women based initiatives." Bryant sought a $30 million settlement and publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for assistance. Covington denied the racial harassment allegations. Bryant later appeared in an Instagram video detained by law enforcement during a Trump-related takeover event in D.C. The video shows Bryant stating he will press charges against the officers holding him. Bryant is a West Point graduate and former Army infantry officer.

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