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The city filed a motion in Jackson County Circuit Court last week seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Chris Hernandez, the city’s former communications director. In his suit, Hernandez alleged that he was demoted for refusing to lie to The Star and other local news organizations about city projects and services at the behest of City Manager Brian Platt.
In its motion, the city argues that lying to the press is not a violation of any law, rule or regulation.
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Kansas City Hall says lying to the press isn't against the law in defending lawsuit
Kansas City officials argue that lying to the media is not against the law and should not be the basis of a whistleblower complaint filed against the city by its former top spokesperson. The city filed a motion in Jackson County Circuit Court last week seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Chris Hernandez, the city's former communications director.
Kansas City, Missouri, attorneys file motion to dismiss lawsuit from former communications director
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Attorneys representing the city of Kansas City, Missouri, are asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed last month by the city's former director of communications. Last month, Chris Hernandez, the city's former communications director, filed a lawsuit alleging he was demoted for not helping City Manager Brian Platt allegedly lie to the media.
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