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Cops accuse Seattle Police Department of refusing to promote them because they're gay
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· June 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The officers, who are gay, claim they were denied promotions due to their sexuality.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle Police Department by two of its officers. The officers, who are gay, claim they were denied promotions due to their sexuality. They allege that despite being qualified, they were repeatedly passed over for roles.
The officers involved are Detective Anna Fishel and Lieutenant Douglas Raguso. They claim the department's actions were based on their sexual orientation. Further details of the lawsuit are available from LGBTQ Nation.
The lawsuit accuses the Seattle Police Department of refusing to promote the officers because of their sexuality. The full story can be found through local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation, for those seeking more information.
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Category: rights Published: June 4, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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