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Atlanta Settles With Chief Cochran for $1.2 Million
The City of Atlanta has agreed to settle a wrongful termination and religious discrimination lawsuit brought by former Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran. Chief Cochran was fired by Mayor Kasim Reed in 2015 over a self-published book the chief authored about his religious beliefs. Reed believed the book was critical of homosexuality.
Under the terms of the settlement, Chief Cochran will be paid $1.2 million.
Here is earlier coverage of Chief Cochran’s suit.
Congratulations Chief Cochran.
