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Fired Zephyr Cove pastor sues Catholic diocese
October 16, 2009
A Roman Catholic priest has sued the Diocese of Reno and its bishop, claiming he was unjustly fired after he obtained a protective order against a deacon he believes made a death threat against him.
The Rev. Richard DeMolen maintains his July 1 termination as pastor of Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church in Zephyr Cove was in retaliation for seeking the protective order against the deacon.
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DeMolen, in his Washoe County District Court lawsuit filed Sept. 30, is seeking reinstatement to his job and unspecified damages for emotional distress, harm to reputation, lost wages and other reasons.
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October 16, 2009
A Roman Catholic priest has sued the Diocese of Reno and its bishop, claiming he was unjustly fired after he obtained a protective order against a deacon he believes made a death threat against him.
The Rev. Richard DeMolen maintains his July 1 termination as pastor of Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church in Zephyr Cove was in retaliation for seeking the protective order against the deacon.
. . .
DeMolen, in his Washoe County District Court lawsuit filed Sept. 30, is seeking reinstatement to his job and unspecified damages for emotional distress, harm to reputation, lost wages and other reasons.
. . .
Full story
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