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Veteran Denied Reparations Over Sexuality; MoD Offers Compensation

3/31/2026

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Michael Pitchford, a UK military veteran, says the government denied him reparations for mistreatment during service due to sexuality.
Pitchford says he faced humiliation and threats during service.
Pitchford says he was not formally dismissed.
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges unacceptable LGBT treatment, offering a £50,000 payment scheme for affected veterans.
In Minnesota, a lawsuit claims a violent video game contributed to a fatal attack by a mentally ill patient.

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Michael Pitchford, a UK military veteran, says the government denied him reparations for mistreatment during service due to sexuality.
Pitchford says he faced humiliation and threats during service.
Pitchford says he was not formally dismissed.
The Ministry of Defence acknowledges unacceptable LGBT treatment, offering a £50,000 payment scheme for affected veterans.
In Minnesota, a lawsuit claims a violent video game contributed to a fatal attack by a mentally ill patient.