Judge dismisses gender bias suit by woman who lost bid to be top pastor of famed Black church
- Judge Ho dismissed Turman's gender discrimination lawsuit on Monday.
- Turman, a Yale professor, sued after Abyssinian church did not name her a finalist.
- Turman sought to succeed the late Calvin O. Butts III as senior pastor.
- Judge Ho cited 'ministerial exception,' protecting religious groups from some discrimination claims.
- Turman considers an appeal, saying gender bias has no place in God's house.
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Judge dismisses gender bias suit by Yale professor who lost bid to be top pastor of famed Black church
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