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Ward Churchill verdict: Former CU professor vindicated (sort of) with a jury award of $1
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The jury in the Ward Churchill trial, in deliberations since Wednesday, has reached a verdict in the civil suit against University of Colorado for wrongful termination. The university did indeed wrongfully terminate Churchill, the jury decided, but the damages they awarded were a mere $1. The issue of Churchill's reinstatement will be decided at a separate hearing by Chief Denver District Judge Larry Naves.
Earlier today Churchill, appearing unconcerned about the verdict, nodded off in the courtroom while waiting for the jury’s decision. At mid-afternoon, the jury asked the judge a question about damages, implying that their decision was in favor of Churchill but they had difficulty deciding what, if anything, to award him.
The resolution of this case will hardly be an end to controversy for Churchill, a man who has reignited debate about scholarly independence versus academic principles.
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