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NASA specialist wasn't axed over intelligent design, judge says

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LOS ANGELES-- A judge has tentatively ruled that a previous computer specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was not dismissed due to the fact that he promoted his belief in intelligent design while at work. Superior Court Judge Ernest Hiroshige said Thursday he is leaning in favor of JPL's argument that David Coppedge rather was release due to the fact that he was combative and did not keep his skills sharp. Hiroshige, who commanded the suit 's trial in April, ordered a last ruling to that effect be drawn up and distributed within 30 days. 'Stop pushing your religion. ' - Message a supervisor gave to Coppedge, his lawyer said at trial
Coppedge's lawyer, William Becker, declined to comment until the final ruling is released. JPL authorities also had no instant remark.

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Ernest Hiroshige

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William Becker

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Christian

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Organization: NASA

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Facility: Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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NASA specialist wasn't axed over intelligent design, judge says

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A judge has tentatively ruled that a former computer specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was not dismissed because he advocated his belief in intelligent design while at work.

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