Former legal counsel at Chicago State University sues over dismissal

Nov. 17, 2010
James Crowley says he was wrongfully fired after complying with Freedom of Information Act request

From The Chicago Tribune: The former senior legal counsel at Chicago State University contends in a lawsuit the school fired him for complying with Freedom of Information Act requests. James Crowley says that the school's president, Wayne Watson, pushed him to withhold releasing details and documents about Watson's employment at the school.

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