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Tag: Jefferson County High School

Former high school football players appeal to Supreme Court

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June 13, 2008September 5, 2018 Jimmie Collins

Four student athletes who were kicked off their high school football team after circulating a petition critical of their coach filed an appeal Friday for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case.

Tagged Jefferson County High School, Tennessee

Appeals court denies rehearing for Tenn. football players who petitioned against coach

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March 19, 2008September 5, 2018 Kathleen Fitzgerald

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deniedfull-court review to four former Jefferson County High School football playerswho were kicked off the team after petitioning against their coach.

Tagged Jefferson County High School, Tennessee

Court backs Tenn. high school that kicked students off football team

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August 8, 2007September 5, 2018 Tim Hoffine

TENNESSEE -- The First Amendment rights of four high school football players were not infringed when they were kicked off the team after petitioning against the coach, a three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

Tagged Jefferson County High School, Tennessee

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