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Fired Stars and Stripes ombudsman sues the Pentagon

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Jacqueline Smith, the former ombudsman for military newspaper Stars and Stripes, sued the Pentagon on Thursday, alleging her firing was retaliatory and violated her First Amendment rights. The lawsuit claims she was dismissed after criticizing Pentagon actions in an opinion column. Smith seeks reinstatement and damages from Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, who allegedly influenced her termination.

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