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John Kluge (above), a transphobic music teacher in Indiana who resigned after refusing to call trans students by their preferred names, has settled his lawsuit against his former school district pocketing $650,000. Continue reading “Indiana Teacher Gets $650K After Refusing To Call Trans Students By Preferred Names”
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Alphonso David, former president of the Human Rights Campaign (screen capture)
Sean Hannity (screen capture)
Ricky Martin (screen capture via People)
Alphonso David, former president of the Human Rights Campaign, has filed a lawsuit against the LGBTQ organization alleging racial discrimination led to his dismissal last year. David and the HRC parted ways last September after a report from the New York State Attorney General revealed David had advised the office of then-New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on its response to sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading “Former HRC President Alphonso David Sues Over Racial Discrimination”
The man photographed as a baby swimming naked in a pool, which became the iconic album cover for Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” has filed a lawsuit 30 years later alleging child pornography. Continue reading ““Nevermind” Cover Baby Sues Nirvana Alleging Child Pornography”
A group of cybersleuths called Deep State Dogs is being credited with identifying two Capitol rioters who injured D.C. Metro Police Officer Jeff Smith on January 6. Nine days after the attack, Smith took his own life. Continue reading “Family Of Officer Beaten At Capitol Riot Files Lawsuit Against Alleged Attackers”
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David Cole made the accusations against school resource officer Lorenzo Beltran in a federal complaint, and last week told The Bee he struggles to feel safe after the incident two years ago. Cole added he has lost 75 pounds while dealing with insomnia and gastrointestinal issues from the distress.
The lawsuit claims Beltran and a plainclothes officer entered Cole’s gated community when school was closed for a holiday in February 2019 and ordered Cole to exit his home. Outside, Beltran allegedly questioned Cole about his reports of anti-gay student bullying, repeatedly gestured toward his gun and pressured the teacher to quit his job or go to the closed school with them.
Cole begged Beltran to leave, but the officer allegedly refused. The now 54-year-old teacher eventually ran into his home when his partner of 30 years opened the door after listening to the exchange, the lawsuit claims.
A gay teacher sued the city of Ceres, alleging a police officer threatened him at his home and flashed a gun in retaliation for reporting homophobia at Central Valley High School to school administrators. https://t.co/PWEEemcTF3
— Kristin Lam (@kristinslam) July 8, 2021