Tommy Tainant
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US policeman told to 'tone down gayness' wins $19m
A gay Missouri police sergeant has won almost $20m in damages, after being told to "tone down the gayness" to get a promotion.
Keith Wildhaber of St Louis county alleges he was passed over for promotion 23 times.
A witness testified that one of Sgt Wildhaber's superiors described him as being "way too out there with his gayness".
Local officials say there will be leadership changes to the police board.
Sgt Wildhaber filed a lawsuit against the police in 2017, after allegedly being passed over for a promotion 23 times despite stellar performance reviews.
Its a lot of money but it should send out a clear message to employers.
A gay Missouri police sergeant has won almost $20m in damages, after being told to "tone down the gayness" to get a promotion.
Keith Wildhaber of St Louis county alleges he was passed over for promotion 23 times.
A witness testified that one of Sgt Wildhaber's superiors described him as being "way too out there with his gayness".
Local officials say there will be leadership changes to the police board.
Sgt Wildhaber filed a lawsuit against the police in 2017, after allegedly being passed over for a promotion 23 times despite stellar performance reviews.
Its a lot of money but it should send out a clear message to employers.