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Judge Spikes Disgraced Volleyball Coach’s $250M Suit Against Advocate

A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed a $250 million lawsuit filed by Rick Butler, one of the nation’s most prominent junior volleyball coaches, against women’s sports advocate and civil rights attorney Nancy Hogshead. The four-and-a-half-year-old case centered on statements that Hogshead had made in 2017 and 2018…

Published 22 Jun 2026Curated by Transfer Window
Judge Spikes Disgraced Volleyball Coach’s $250M Suit Against Advocate

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A federal judge in Chicago has dismissed a $250 million lawsuit filed by Rick Butler, one of the nation’s most prominent junior volleyball coaches, against women’s sports advocate and civil rights attorney Nancy Hogshead. The four-and-a-half-year-old case centered on statements that Hogshead had made in 2017 and 2018…