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Print This StoryControversial Imam To Keep Job For 2 More Years
Damra Came Under Fire For Anti-Semitic Remarks
POSTED: 8:36 a.m. EST December 5, 2001
UPDATED: 2:41 p.m. EST December 5, 2001
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- The controversial Muslim leader Imam Fawaz Damra will keep his job for another two years, NewsChannel5 reported.
Damra confirmed that his contract will remain in effect.
He recently came under fire for anti-Semitic remarks that he made 10 years ago.
Damra apologized for those remarks.
In addition, Damra was also scrutinized for possible connections to Osama bin Laden.
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