McCollum specifically hired psychologist George Rekers , a proponent of conversion therapy , as the state 's star expert witness in defense of its anti-gay adoption law .
Psychologist was paid nearly $120,000 for psychologist 's ' testimony on behalf of the state .
McCollum specifically hired psychologist George Rekers , a proponent of conversion therapy , as the state 's star expert witness in defense of its anti-gay adoption law , and Rekers was paid nearly $120,000 for his testimony on behalf of the state .