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Man arrested for being gay at Madonna gig

Thu 4 Dec 2008 In: International News View at Wayback

A gay man in Denver, Colorado paid almost US$200 (NZ$377) to experience Madonna's new concert in his home city – but was ejected and arrested at the event after a homophobic incident. Arrested at concert: Jerome Schroeder Jerome Schroeder says that he and his boyfriend were subjected to ongoing homophobic slurs by a couple sitting in front of them but that they ignored the insults, reports the Rocky Mountain News. Then about an hour into the concert, police came and escorted him and his friend from their seats – and arrested Schroeder when he refused to leave. "The only explanation is that it was based on our sexuality," he told the newspaper. "There is no other explanation that makes sense." Schroeder says he isn't looking to sue anyone over the incident – he just wants and apology and a review of police policies. This story continues on the link below.    

Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff

First published: Thursday, 4th December 2008 - 8:33am

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