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Sergeant Sues LAPD For Religious Discrimination

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Jul 2, 2008 10:32 am US/Pacific

Sergeant Sues LAPD For Religious Discrimination

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Click to enlarge 1 of 1: A sergeant who was disciplined for anti-gay remarks he made while serving as a pastor is suing the Los Angeles Police Department.
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A sergeant disciplined for anti-gay remarks during off-duty hours as a pastor has sued the Los Angeles Police Department alleging religious discrimination.

Sgt. Eric Holyfield, dressed in black clergy attire, told mourners during a 2006 eulogy for a fellow officer that homosexual acts were "sinful" and an "abomination" and would lead to condemnation in hell.

LAPD Deputy Chief Charlie Beck, who was among the mourners, filed a formal complaint against Holyfield after the funeral.

The Superior Court suit filed June 19 says LAPD brass then passed him up for promotions and pay raises in retaliation. The suit against the city alleges discrimination for his religion and violation of his 1st Amendment rights.

Cmdr. Stuart Maislin, head of the department's risk-management office, says law enforcement must be done impartially, "treating everyone with respect."