http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cheerleader21dec21.story
ATLANTA — A federal judge on Monday denied an appeal for reinstatement
by a University of Georgia cheerleading coach accused of mingling
religion with team activities. Marilou Braswell was fired in August,
according to university officials, for retaliating against a Jewish
cheerleader who had complained about pressure to participate in Bible
study and team prayers.
The case has drawn attention to sports in Georgia, where coaches often
lead players in prayer or worship.
In spring of 2003, the student, Jaclyn Steele, approached authorities
with complaints about the cheerleading program. Cheerleaders, she
said, were pressured to attend Bible study sessions at the coach's
home, led by her husband, a minister. Steele also said Braswell led
prayers before sporting events. And Steele complained that the
listserv used by cheerleaders was a vehicle for prayer requests.
"She came in our office crying, saying: 'I just can't take this
anymore,' " said Deborah Lauter, southeast regional director of the
Anti-Defamation League. "She had dealt with this for a long time."
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