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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

Russian Opera star replaced by Ukrainian soprano given green light for discrimination case

Anna Netrebko -

A federal judge has given the green light for Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to proceed with her lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera, which she accuses of national origin discrimination. The opera house dropped Ms Netrebko after she declined to condemn President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine.

US District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan made her decision public on Wednesday, a day after it was issued. The case will also include a claim of gender discrimination. A trial date for the proceedings has yet to be scheduled.

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