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When openly gay Saregeant Ronald Crump (pictured) joined the Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Section, his superior office Lieutenant John Romero allegedly made fun of his homosexuality by describing him as "the new Ruby minus the heels"; Ruby being the woman he replaced in the unit. Another time, Romero allegedly told him, "I was a religion major at Liberty University. Jerry Falwell would roll over in his grave if he knew I had hired you." When Crump complained to his bosses' supervisor, Romero found out and allegedly threatened to fire Crump for 'rumor mongering', stating 'Don't forget I hired you even through you're gay.'
Frustrated Crump complained to then Police Chief Bill Bratton just before Crump's month-long vacation. When Crump returned, his boss put him in a job answering 911 calls and then an even worse position on Skid Row. Tired of playing games, Crump decided to sue the LAPD for $1.16 Million. Yesterday, he won.
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Tagged: Bill Bratton, Gregory Smith, harassment, Homophobia, John Romero, LAPD, Lawsuits, Los Angeles Police Department Media, Ronald Crump
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