Coach Claims He Was Fired Due To Religion

September 2, 2010 / Winning Hoops
Former Taos High (N.M.) boys varsity coach James Branch says he was wrongfully terminated due to leading team prayers and being Roman Catholic. Branch intends to sue the district.

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Coach Claims He Was Fired Due To Religion

Former Taos High (N.M.) boys varsity coach James Branch says he was wrongfully terminated due to leading team prayers and being Roman Catholic. Branch intends to sue the district.

http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22276

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