Coverage dated October 8, 2025

Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement

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A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer. Terri Lesley was fired as library director in northeastern Wyoming's Campbell County in 2023.

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CBS News
Wyoming library director fired amid uproar over books with LGBTQ+ themes wins $700,000 settlement (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Terri Lesley was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters.
WHEC Rochester
Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Oct 8, 2025
WHEC Rochester's feed description
A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer. Terri Lesley was fired as library director in northeastern Wyoming's Campbell County in 2023.
NBC News
Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute reaches $700,000 settlement (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for youngsters and who sought their removal from youth shelves will be paid $700,000 after settling a lawsuit.

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