Jennifer Harris

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Jennifer Harris is a former player of the Pennsylvania State University Lady Lions basketball team.

In 2006, she accused Rene Portland the coach of of Lady Lions of removing her from the team because of her perceived sexual orientation. Harris filed federal lawsuit against Portland, the University athletic director Timothy Curley, and the University. An internal University review found that Portland created a "hostile, intimidating, and offensive environment" based on Harris's perceived sexual orientation, though Harris states that she is straight.[1] Portland was fined $10,000, required to attend diversity training sessions, and placed on "zero tolerance" for future violations of the nondiscrimination policy.[2] The lawsuit was settled under confidential terms, and described by a joint statement as "amicable." [3]

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  1. ^ Kort, Michele (2005-11-22). Penn State protest. The Advocate. Retrieved on 2007-03-30.
  2. ^ The Pennsylvania State University (2006-04-18). University concludes investigation of claims against women's basketball coach. Penn State Live. The Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.
  3. ^ Harris, Jennifer; Rene Portland, Timothy Curley, The Pennsylvania State University (2007-02-05). Harris claim settled. Penn State Live. The Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.

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