DOJ reviewing Boebert concerns about Washington Nationals discriminating against Christian pitcher
The Justice Department is investigating allegations of religious discrimination against Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams. Rep. Lauren Boebert has raised concerns that the team excluded Williams from social media branding due to his Christian beliefs. The Nationals have denied the allegations but acknowledged comments made by an employee that were recorded without consent.
- ▪The DOJ is reviewing allegations of discrimination against Trevor Williams by the Washington Nationals.
- ▪Rep. Lauren Boebert requested the investigation after claims that Williams was excluded from branding due to his Christian beliefs.
- ▪The Nationals have denied the allegations but acknowledged that comments made by an employee were recorded without knowledge.
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The Justice Department on Thursday promised to examine allegations that Washington, D.C.’s major league baseball team discriminated against one of its pitchers on religious grounds. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) sent a letter to the DOJ this week, requesting it probe concerns that the Washington Nationals discriminated against Trevor Williams and deliberately excluded him from social media branding due to his Christian beliefs. In response, the DOJ committed to evaluating “all appropriate next steps” in a statement to the Washington Examiner. Recommended Stories Biden’s lawsuit to block Hur tapes assigned to judge who oversaw Trump’s Jan.
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