After hearing the evidence, a Michigan jury has awarded $50,000 to a prison employee who claims he was a victim of gender discrimination when he wasn't permitted to supervise women.
According to the Associated Press, William Reese stated he wanted to be a work-crew supervisor at Camp White Lake in Oakland County, leading female prisoners as they performed public works. Reese was informed it was a job for a woman due to the fact the inmates were female. (WCxKit)
The Corrections Department claims it wasn't illegal discrimination; however a federal jury recently disagreed after a four-day trial and awarded $50,000 for emotional distress. Reese’ lawyer Robert Kent-Bryant says he requested for a fair award, not a specific amount.
It's not known if the state will appeal the decision.
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