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Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement

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A former Wyoming library director, Terri Lesley, has received a $700,000 settlement after being fired amid controversy over books with sexual and LGBTQ+ themes. Lesley, who sued for wrongful termination, stated she felt vindicated for standing up for the First Amendment. The county initially denied her claims, citing performance issues, but ultimately reached the settlement. Lesley's attorney hopes this sends a message about constitutional rights and anti-discrimination values.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from CBS News.

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