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Churchill’s Lawyer Files Suit
In yet another twist in this quickly developing story, Ward Churchill’s attorney, David Lane, filed suit this morning in Denver District Court contesting Churchill’s firing. The lawsuit was filed electronically as an amendment to an already pending case that was filed sometime last year against the University of Colorado. A copy of Churchill’s lawsuit can be found here (pdf).
Make sure to check out Greg’s analysis on the situation and stay tuned for further developments.
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