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.