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The Pentagon Fired Its Own Paper's Editors. Now They're Suing.
Three Stars and Stripes leaders say they were fired for defending press freedom and reporting on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The Pentagon calls it insubordination.
Что было известно сначала
- Three senior Stars and Stripes leaders were fired and allege First Amendment retaliation tied to Lincoln carrier reporting.
- The Pentagon says Slavin and Korte were fired Aug. 21 for insubordination over public remarks about department interference.
- A federal judge declined Sept. 4 to block the firings while the lawsuit continues.
Тогда оставалось открытым
- No final ruling on the retaliation and censorship claims has been reported.
- The full factual record behind the firing decisions has not been publicly resolved.
За чем мы обещали следить
- Whether the continuing lawsuit produces discovery or testimony on why the three were removed.
- Whether Stars and Stripes can maintain independent coverage while its leadership is in legal conflict with its owner.
