Lesbian Sergeant Discharged After Cops Tell Military
The military's controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy often takes an unexpected turn when third parties
report a gay service members' sexual orientation, resulting in
honorable discharge. Call it, "Don't Ask, We'll Tell" as was the case
with African American Air Force sergeant Jene Newsome. The
28-year-old Newsome had always hidden her sexual orientation until South
Dakota police found a marriage certificate at her home and 'outed' her
to the military, which responded by honorably discharging her. Newsome
and the American Civil Liberties Union have now filed a complaint
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