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A New Jersey appeals court ruled that the Borough of Roselle can fire former Police Chief Stacey Williams, upholding his dismissal. The court found his repeated use of homophobic language around fellow officers warranted termination, after a dispute in which he had been reinstated months earlier. The ruling settles a two-year legal fight over leadership of the borough's police department.
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An appeals court ruled that the Borough of Roselle has the authority to fire a former police chief. Chief Stacey Williams was originally fired two years ago following an investigation that found he used homophobic slurs around fellow officers. He was removed from duty on Friday, Oct 9.
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A New Jersey appeals court upheld the borough's decision to fire Police Chief Stacey Williams. The ruling stated that his repeated use of homophobic language in the workplace warranted dismissal. This follows a dispute after he was reinstated months prior.
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