Religious Dispute Leads to Coach’s Departure
The University of Georgia cheerleading coach, who was fired amid a controversy over whether she forced her own religious beliefs on her team, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the school and some of its administrators.
Specifically, Marilou Braswell alleged four causes of action, including deprivation of religious freedom, freedom of speech, equal protection of the laws and due process of law.
The impetus for the suit occurred several years ago when, according to t