Crystal Henley enrolled in the Kansas City Police Academy in September 2005. By November 8, she was forced to leave and was not able to complete her training to become a police officer. During her short time at the Academy, Henley claims she was treated more harshly than male trainees, subject to sexual harassment, and
Eighth Circuit
Political Discrimination Case Involving UI Law School is Making Waves
By Patrick Smith on
Posted in Eighth Circuit, Litigation and Trials
In my practice I frequently represent counties, municipalities, school districts and other public entities. Just like their counterparts in the private sector, public employees are protected against discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, disability, and other protected statuses. However, public employees have one important right their private sector brethren do not share: the right …