Former Planner Sues County Over Forced Resignation | Washington DC News

Former Prince George’s County Planning Board chair Darryl Barnes is suing the county, alleging he was forced to resign in May 2026 after speaking out about how the County Council handled planning board funds. He claims he was threatened with a public hearing and pressured to step down, despite no official investigation ever finding him at fault. The lawsuit accuses the county of defamation and violating his free speech and due process rights, seeking damages for lost wages, reputational harm, and punitive damages — plus legal fees — with a jury trial requested. The county has declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/79366cdbcc630869