Mike Lawler Campaign Bans Bloomberg Reporters From Election Night Event
The New York Republican revoked press credentials after the outlet reported on a lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and discrimination The post Mike Lawler Campaign Bans Bloomberg Reporters From Election Night Event appeared first on TheWrap .
The campaign of Rep. Mike Lawler has barred Bloomberg reporters from his Election Night event, escalating a dispute over a lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and discrimination involving political canvassers. Bloomberg Law reported on the lawsuit involving 12 canvassers who claimed they were underpaid and mistreated while working on Lawler's congressional race.
The campaign demanded a retraction and apology from Bloomberg, accusing the outlet of publishing the allegations without allowing sufficient time for a response. Lawler's campaign has denied employing or paying the canvassers, stating they were subcontractors of America PAC.
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