Colin Kaepernick Wins a Ruling to Continue His Collusion Case Against the N.F.L.

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By Ken Belson
Aug. 30, 2018

In a blow to the N.F.L., an arbitrator has ruled that Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case can proceed because he has produced sufficient evidence that the league and its owners colluded to keep the free-agent quarterback off the field.

The ruling by Stephen B. Burbank, an arbitrator who was appointed by the league and the N.F.L. Players Association, said that Kaepernick’s lawyers had unearthed enough evidence in the past year for the case to proceed to a full hearing. After months of depositions and document searches, the lawyers will be able to question league officials, owners and others in trial-like format.

The decision was revealed by Mark Geragos, Kaepernick’s lawyer.

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Kaepernick filed a grievance against the N.F.L. in October accusing the owners of conspiring to not offer him a new contract because of his decision to protest during the playing of the national anthem. In August 2016, Kaepernick was the first player to kneel during the anthem to raise awareness of police brutality and other forms of social injustice.

Dozens of other players ended up joining Kaepernick, creating a schism among fans, sponsors and owners. Last season, President Trump attacked the league for not penalizing players who did not stand for the anthem. In May, the league tightened its policy to force players to stand for the anthem, instead of just suggesting they stand.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/30/sports/colin-kaepernick-collusion-case-nfl.html

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1. Colin Kaepernick Wins a Ruling to Continue His Collusion Case Against the N.F.L

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2. Good News!

Thanks for reporting this!

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3. GREAT NEWS!

Good for him!!!!

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