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Former Teacher Says Wrongful Termination Due To Sexual Orientation; Archdiocese Of Denver Says She Broke Contract

"It is hard for me to wrap my head around how these issues are still possible and things like this can still happen," Maggie Barton said.

Barton told CBS she believes she was fired due to her same-sex relationship.
Barton told CBS she believes she was fired due to her same-sex relationship. (CBS)

By CBS Denver Staff:

Maggie Barton, a former teacher at All Souls Catholic School believes she was fired from her job for her sexual orientation. However, the Archdiocese of Denver says it's because she did not follow through with the agreements on her contract.

For six years, Barton says she has poured her heart and soul into her students.

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