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Sarah_Jayne · 08-15-2005, 01:24 AM

Man Outed on Radio Show to Receive $270K

SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco man who says he was devastated after he was identified as gay on a national Spanish-language radio show will be paid $270,000 by Univision Radio, an arbitrator has ruled.

Roberto Hernandez, 45, was driving to work in 2002 when he received a phone call from a man who said that he met Hernandez at a San Francisco gay bar. The caller then announced that the conversation was being broadcast live on the "Raul Brindis and Pepito Show," based in Houston.

Hernandez worked for the local station that broadcast the show, and sold advertising for the program. He said he was so depressed by the incident that he could no longer work.

"It's a nightmare," Hernandez said. "How do you live with such an embarrassment in your life? How do you live when someone makes your life so insignificant? "

Hernandez had been discreet about disclosing his sexual orientation before the incident, not even telling his family.

Arbitrator Rebecca Westerfield found on Friday that Hernandez had suffered emotional distress but dismissed claims of sexual harassment. She said that Hernandez had no choice but to quit his job and was owed workers' compensation.

Hernandez was awarded $250,000 and nearly $20,000 in economic damages because of the emotional distress that led to seven months of unemployment after quitting his job.

Univision attorneys declined to comment on the case.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/gay_radio_prank

nofx · 08-15-2005, 01:25 AM

dude is a baller

riddler · 08-15-2005, 01:26 AM

7 months unemployed for someone saying hes gay on the radio, lmao, lazy beaner.

Due · 08-15-2005, 01:34 AM

Pay me $270K and you can call me gay anytime you wish

PixeLs · 08-15-2005, 02:08 AM

Well another money is added on someone's back account because of irresponsible broadcasting.

08-15-2005, 01:24 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Man Outed on Radio Show to Receive $270K Man Outed on Radio Show to Receive $270K SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco man who says he was devastated after he was identified as gay on a national Spanish-language radio show will be paid $270,000 by Univision Radio, an arbitrator has ruled. Roberto Hernandez, 45, was driving to work in 2002 when he received a phone call from a man who said that he met Hernandez at a San Francisco gay bar. The caller then announced that the conversation was being broadcast live on the "Raul Brindis and Pepito Show," based in Houston. Hernandez worked for the local station that broadcast the show, and sold advertising for the program. He said he was so depressed by the incident that he could no longer work. "It's a nightmare," Hernandez said. "How do you live with such an embarrassment in your life? How do you live when someone makes your life so insignificant? " Hernandez had been discreet about disclosing his sexual orientation before the incident, not even telling his family. Arbitrator Rebecca Westerfield found on Friday that Hernandez had suffered emotional distress but dismissed claims of sexual harassment. She said that Hernandez had no choice but to quit his job and was owed workers' compensation. Hernandez was awarded $250,000 and nearly $20,000 in economic damages because of the emotional distress that led to seven months of unemployment after quitting his job. Univision attorneys declined to comment on the case. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/gay_radio_prank

08-15-2005, 01:25 AM	#2
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08-15-2005, 01:34 AM	#4
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08-15-2005, 02:08 AM	#5
PixeLs Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 11,922	Well another money is added on someone's back account because of irresponsible broadcasting. __________________ Make money on any traffic. Bi-weekly payments with no hold.

08-15-2005, 01:26 AM	#3
riddler Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: up in gang bang heaven Posts: 3,726	7 months unemployed for someone saying hes gay on the radio, lmao, lazy beaner.