Politics & Government
Former Sergeant Suing Marine Corps
Former Marine sergeant Gary Stein of Murrieta has argued that the Marine Corps violated his freedom of speech. He was discharged from the Marine Corps for statements he made on Facebook.
Former Marine sergeant Gary Stein—who was booted from the Marine Corps this month for anti-Obama statements—plans to sue the Marine Corps, he told supporters on Facebook.
A board handed Stein an “other-than-honorable” discharge last month for . He later clarified his remarks by saying he would not follow any "illegal" orders.
that he was protected under the First Amendment when he made his comments.
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The announcement of a lawsuit came Thursday after Stein worked his last day in the Marine Corps.
The Temecula Valley resident will work full time as a real estate broker. Patch caught up with him last month and .
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