NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A state trooper has been suspended for 15 days without pay and will be required to attend diversity training after he accidentally sent an e-mail proclaiming white pride to 787 state employees.
The e-mail from Trooper Brent Gobbell states, in part, "You rob us, carjack us, and shoot at us. But, when a white police officer shoots a black gang member ... you call him a racist." It also includes a list of racist epithets.
The message concludes, "There is nothing improper about this e-mail. Let's see which of you are proud enough to send it on ... BE PROUD TO BE WHITE!"
A news release from the state Department of Safety says Gobbell sent the e-mail to himself so he could print a copy. He did not realize he had inadvertently sent it to hundreds of state employees as well.
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