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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Russian Orthodox kerfuffle

MANHATTAN — The Second Circuit concluded it lacks jurisdiction over the appeal of officials for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, who are being sued by a former priest for defamation. The priest says he was elevated to be the bishop of Miami, then stripped of that role amid allegations that forged correspondence supported his candidacy.

Read the ruling here.

Categories / Appeals, Briefs, Religion

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