Chicago Sky owner rejects Enes Kanter Freedom lawsuit over game ejection
Michael Alter said the former NBA player’s lawsuit over his removal from a Sky game has no merit, after Kanter Freedom alleged a First Amendment violation.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Enes Kanter Freedom over the former NBA player’s ejection from a game in Chicago on Aug. 23. Alter described the case as without merit in comments reported Friday.
Kanter Freedom says his constitutional rights were violated when he was removed from the arena during the Sky’s game against the Connecticut Sun, according to court filings cited by ESPN and CBS Sports. The lawsuit centers on his claim that the ejection amounted to retaliation for his speech.
The dispute adds another legal challenge involving Kanter Freedom, who has previously drawn attention for his public criticism of governments and sports organizations. The Sky have not publicly detailed the circumstances of the ejection beyond Alter’s response to the filing.
The case is now set to proceed through the legal process in Illinois, where the team is based.
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