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| Gay Inmates File Complaint |
| By Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
| Published: 09/23/2002 |
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Five gay inmates in the Tarrant County Jail have filed a complaint with Sheriff Dee Anderson, saying they are being punished with loss of privileges because of their sexual orientation. The inmates say that because Tarrant County -- unlike other large counties in Texas -- does not have a special housing unit for gay prisoners, they are being forced to choose between protection and privileges. If inmates fear for their safety, they may request special protection. But in Tarrant County, they are placed in a disciplinary unit and lose rights typically available to others in the general jail population. |

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