Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books
Terri Lesley has won $700,000 after she was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books.
October 9, 2025
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Terri Lesley has won $700,000 after she was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books.
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