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Montclair State 'Trolling' Case Garners International Attention
Montclair State rescinded its suspension of Joseph Aziz for violating an unconstitutional gag order last night. After FIREfirst made the case public on Monday, the university has been under intense pressure from local, national, and international media outlets. Here's a recap of some of the case's coverage:
Coverage from before the suspension was rescinded:
- CBS New York:
- The Jersey Journal:
- Daily Mail:
- Montclair Patch:
- The Daily Caller:
- CBS New York:
- United Press International:
- The Star-Ledger:
- Baristanet:
- Gothamist:
- The Star-Ledger:
- The Record:
Coverage after the suspension was rescinded:
- The Star-Ledger:
- Montclair Patch:
- The Jersey Journal:
- Baristanet:
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