"Engineer Files Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Defense Contractor in Alabama"

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"Engineer Files Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Defense Contractor in Alabama"
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An engineer in Huntsville, Ala., is suing defense contractor Parsons Corporation for discrimination, alleging he was fired for speaking his native Hindi language at work. The engineer, Anil Varshney, has filed a federal lawsuit against Parsons and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, claiming discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and age. The company denies the allegations, stating that Varshney's termination was due to a security violation. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has expressed support for Varshney, stating that he was discriminated against because of his nationality and how he spoke. Varshney seeks justice and lost wages through the lawsuit.

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