Wrongful firing lawsuit against city of El Paso dismissed, officers to appeal

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A federal judge dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by two fired El Paso police officers.

The officers, accused of sexual harassment, deny the allegations and are appealing the dismissal.

The city of El Paso claimed victory in lawsuit shows "misconduct will not be tolerated."

The city of El Paso claimed victory after a federal judge dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by two fired police officers , but the officers' attorneys say the case is far from over.

A news release sent by city spokesperson Laura Cruz Acosta states the "City of El Paso prevails in federal lawsuit as court dismisses all remaining claims." The release praised the decision by U.S. Senior Judge David Briones to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former El Paso Police Department