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New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Catholic School Can Fire Unwed Pregnant Teacher

  • Teacher Victoria Crisitello was fired from St. Theresa School for getting pregnant outside of marriage, violating school ethics code.
  • Crisitello sued for discrimination, but court ruled in favor of school's religious exemptions in hiring decisions.
  • Lower court initially sided with Crisitello, but state Supreme Court reversed, upholding school's actions.
  • Decision disappoints some who believe teacher should have been protected under discrimination laws.
  • Case highlights tension between religious freedoms and employment discrimination protections.
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