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Wednesday October 30, 2019

Missouri Cop Who Says He Was Told 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Wins Discrimination Case

A jury awarded Sgt. Keith Wildhaber nearly $20 million in a discrimination lawsuit against the St. Louis County Police Department. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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Missouri Cop Who Says He Was Told 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Wins Discrimination Case

October 30, 2019 • Sgt. Keith Wildhaber sued the St. Louis County Police Department in 2017, alleging he was passed over for promotions because he is gay. A jury agreed and awarded him nearly $20 million on Friday.