Kristin Stein is a former police officer from the town of Greenburgh in upstate New York. Stein, who is bisexual, is suing the department and alleging that she was harassed for years over her identity.
Kristin Stein Lawsuit Details
Stein Sues Department Over Discrimination. “Stein is now suing the town, police department and 16 officers, alleging ‘constant sexual advances, humiliation and embarrassment’ from her male colleagues since she joined the force in 2017 that increased in severity after they learned she was bisexual and dating another woman.” [Daily Mail]
Stein: Officer Sexually Assaulted Me. “Greenburgh Police Officer Kristin Stein said that the alleged harassment came to a tipping point in 2019 when she says fellow officer Jeff Cerone of pushing “his genital area into her buttocks, toppling over her and ramming himself into her,” according to a complaint reported by Gay City News.” [Yahoo]
Report: Video Shows Cops Laughing At Assault. “According to body camera footage of the incident obtained by Gay City News, officers are seen laughing while another officer slaps his knee in response to the incident by Cerone. In another video, officers confirmed that Stein was tossed during the incident, and one officer says, “I think he has a crush on her.”” [Gay City News]
Two Members Of Greenburgh Police Resigned. “Two members of the Greenburgh Police Department have reportedly resigned amid a lawsuit and investigation for sexual harassment. They were initially placed on unpaid leave.” [News 12]
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