Thursday, July 30, 2009
Proposed Settlement Reached In Jackson County Ten Commandments Case
A proposed settlement involving Ten Commandments displays inside the Jackson County courthouse has been reached between the county and its Judge Executive William Smith and the American Civil Liberties Union and McKee resident Eugene Phillips. Smith had nine framed displays removed last week in order to avoid a costly battle after Phillips sued, claiming a violation of the First Amendment rule against government-sponsored religion. The parties involved have agreed to a judgment of $5,912, in attorneys' fees and court costs, and a permanent injunction against similar displays.
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