Accused of Racial Slurs, Cicero's Dominick May Take Stand

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick could be called to testify as a wrongful termination lawsuit winds its way through federal court, and he may have to defend himself against accusations he hurled racial slurs aimed at Hispanics.

According to a Sun-Times story, court filings reveal accusations that Dominick referred to Hispanics as “spics,” “wetbacks” and “illegal f------ immigrants."

Dominick and other Cicero officials are accused of improperly firing handyman Merced Rojas, who's in-laws run a Spanish language newspaper that's often critical of Dominick and the town government.

Rojas' suit seeks an unspecified amount of money for financial losses, damages related to emotional distress and punitive damages, according to the Sun-Times story. 

Dominick's attorney is hoping to prevent him from taking the stand and is arguing, according to the Sun-Times story, "no credible witness will say Dominick made such statements and noted that Dominick’s wife is Hispanic."