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Three female correctional officers working for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they have been subjected to traumatizing sexual harassment from male detainees, including indecent exposure and masturbation.

CHICAGO – Three female correctional officers working for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they have been subjected to traumatizing sexual harassment from male detainees, including indecent exposure and masturbation.

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