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Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement
Terri Lesley received a $700,000 settlement after suing Campbell County for violating her First Amendment rights amid a book content dispute at a public library.
- A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid a dispute over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes will be paid $700,000 after settling a lawsuit.
- Terri Lesley sued Campbell County, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated when public officials sided with those who objected to the books.
- Lesley is dropping her lawsuit against the county, but continuing a separate suit against individuals who contested the books.
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Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute reaches $700,000 settlement
A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters and who sought their removal from youth shelves will be paid $700,000 after settling a lawsuit.
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Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement
A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer.
·United States
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right3Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Left
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C 35%
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