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• Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star ,  Matt Olberding
• Dec 13, 2021
• Dec 13, 2021 Updated May 26, 2023
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Former LPD officer speaks about discrimination settlement at a Lincoln City Council meeting on Dec. 13, 2021. 

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Female officers involved in lawsuits against LPD facing discipline, including suspensions and firings

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Ex-Lincoln officer suing city, alleging toxic culture toward women within police department

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Woman accusing ex-officer of sexual assault files claim alleging LPD was negligent

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