Cochran self-published the book “Who Told You That You Were Naked.” The GA Voice cited two passages from the book, which refers to homosexuality as unclean, inappropriate, vile and vulgar.
When his book became public, Cochran was suspended and ultimately fired by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
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Reed also said Cochran failed to notify him about his plans to publish the book and called it an “irreconcilable lapse in judgment.” Cochran said he received permission to write the book from the ethics director.
Cochran expressed his gratitude to his supporters and maintained: “One thing we should not have to sacrifice are the freedoms inherit in our great nation: free speech and freedom of religion.”
