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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

‘Central Park Karen’ loses lawsuit claiming she was illegally fired after infamous outburst

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A New York woman who was dubbed the “Central Park Karen” for an infamous outburst against Black bird watcher Christian Cooper has lost a lawsuit against her former employer, who dismissed her over the saga.

Amy Cooper had claimed in court that her former employer Franklin Templeton illegally fired her and portrayed her as racist after widespread public condemnation of a viral encounter with Mr Cooper, whom she was caught on video threatening with a 911 call.

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