Friday, July 27, 2007

Gay Border Patrol Officer Fights His Firing

 
Robert Rhodes was acquitted in 2005 of charges he violated the tourist's civil rights by pushing her head into the pavement as several officers sought to control her after she ran from a checkpoint. But instead of returning to work, the 17-year veteran of Customs and Border Protection said he was fired. His lawyer said Rhodes considered expendable because he had filed a federal complaint against his employer alleging unfair treatment because he is gay.

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