Alvarado Gil Under Fire for Alleged First Amendment Violations in Turlock
Alvarado Gil Faces Lawsuit for Alleged First Amendment Violation
TURLCK — Another lawsuit has been filed against California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, this one claiming she violated the First Amendment rights of a woman during a news conference in Stanislaus County in June. Kelly Coelho, the woman who filed the suit, is seeking $5 million in damages.
Incident Details At Turlock News Conference
On June 21, 2024, in Turlock, Coelho attended a protest regarding the placement of sexually violent predators (SVPs) in Stanislaus County upon their release, according to the complaint. After protesting, Coelho approached the Turlock Police Department where a community meeting and news conference on the SVP matter was being held.
- Alvarado-Gil, who spoke at the event, requested a Stanislaus County law enforcement official to remove Coelho from the premises.
- The complaint alleges this action constitutes a violation of Coelho's First Amendment rights.
Other Allegations Against Alvarado Gil
CBS Sacramento reached out to Alvarado-Gil's office for comment but received no response at the time of publication. Earlier in September, a separate lawsuit was filed against her by a former chief of staff accusing her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. An attorney for Alvarado-Gil stated that the allegations in the previous case stemmed from a.
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