LAPD ban on gay bias

In a major concession involving a 14-year-old case alleging harassment in the hiring and promotion of gays and lesbians in the Los Angeles Police Department, the City Council agreed Wednesday to reinstate policies banning discrimination. Daily News.

In a 12-0 vote, the council also agreed to pay $695,000 in attorneys fees for former LAPD Sgt. Mitch Grobeson, the first openly gay police officer who won a suit in 1993 requiring the department to change its policies.

"This is a great day for the City of Los Angeles and a great day for the gay and lesbian community," said Theresa Traber, Grobeson's attorney.