July 22nd, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Attorney General’s new Civil Rights Division filed its first lawsuit in Wicomico County against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group, LLC. for engaging in a pattern or practice of gender-based discrimination in housing. 

An investigation found that, in his management role, Sessoms subjected women who were tenants and prospective tenants to unwelcome and severe sexual harassment in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws. 

 Attorney General Anthony Brown said any sexual harassment will not be tolerated…