NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal judge denies request to stop Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staff
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Pentagon may proceed with the termination of three Stars and Stripes employees. The staff members had sought an injunction to block their firing, alleging they were disciplined for speaking publicly about the need for editorial independence at the military-funded news outlet.
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The ruling allows the Pentagon to move forward with personnel actions against employees who challenged the military's oversight of the independent news organization.
Key Facts
- A federal judge denied a request for an injunction to stop the firing of three Stars and Stripes employees.
- The employees claimed their discipline was illegal and retaliatory.
- The staff members were disciplined after speaking out about the importance of editorial independence at the news outlet.
- Stars and Stripes is a military-funded news organization.
Who's Mentioned
organizationStars and Stripes“Military news outlet involved in the dispute.”personLara Korte“Stars and Stripes Middle East reporter who was dismissed.”personTaryn Wilgus Null“Attorney for the plaintiffs.”organizationPentagon“Defendant and funding body for the news outlet.”personErik Slavin“Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief who was dismissed.”personTrevor McFadden“U.S. District Judge who issued the ruling.”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary and named defendant.”personMax Lederer“Stars and Stripes publisher who was dismissed.”