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Frances Widdowson sues Lethbridge university for $3m defamation
Frances Widdowson claims Lethbridge University defamed her with $3m defamation lawsuit.
In brief
Frances Widdowson claims Lethbridge University defamed her with $3m defamation lawsuit. Frances Widdowson sued Lethbridge University for $3 million in defamation after accusing the institution of spreading prejudice and hate. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Frances Widdowson sues Lethbridge university
Frances Widdowson, professor and academic provocateur, sued Lethbridge University for $3 million in defamation claims.
University accused of spreading prejudice
Widdowson claims the university accused her of spreading prejudice, hate, disinformation and lies.
Sacred smudging ceremony notice
The university sent a notice that it would hold a sacred smudging ceremony to dissipate negative atmosphere from Widdowson.
University's defamatory characterization
The university characterized Widdowson as a source of negativity and communal spiritual contamination requiring a formal cleansing ceremony.
Widdowson on institutional power
Widdowson said the university used institutional power to intimidate people and stop discussions on important issues.
University as bulwark against authoritarianism
Widdowson believes universities should be bulwarks against authoritarianism, not institutions clamping down on free speech.
In short
Frances Widdowson sued Lethbridge University for $3 million in defamation after accusing the institution of spreading prejudice and hate.
