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Wyoming library director dismissed over book dispute secures $700K settlement

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

A former Wyoming library director, Terri Lesley, who was fired over a dispute involving LGBTQ+ and sexual content books, received a $700,000 settlement after suing the county for violating her First Amendment rights. The case highlights ongoing tensions over book censorship and free speech in public libraries.

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Wyoming library director fired over book dispute receives $700K settlement

Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News

A former Wyoming library director fired over a dispute involving LGBTQ+ and sexual content books settled her lawsuit for $700,000, asserting her First Amendment rights were violated by local officials who sided with book objectors. The settlement does not admit wrongdoing, and Lesley expressed feeling vindicated for standing up for free speech.

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