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AG’s Lawsuit Sparks Legal and Political Firestorm | Kansas City News
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s lawsuit against Kansas City’s diversity contracting programs has ignited controversy, with critics questioning her choice of plaintiff Charles Cacioppo Jr.—a man with a documented history of bribery and conspiracy charges from 2004. Legal experts warn that bringing a plaintiff with such a past into a high-stakes case could undermine its credibility and create legal hurdles. Hanaway’s office insists the suit is about equal treatment under the law and combating discrimination, while the mayor calls it politically motivated. The case now pits…
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