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some background....

http://www.ibj.com/retired-junior-achievement-exec-files-defamation-suit/PARAMS/article/19022

Jeff Miller, the retired CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, says Mayor Greg Ballard was about to hire him as a senior policy adviser, but Central Indiana Community Foundation President Brian Payne scuttled the job by spreading rumors that Miller had misappropriated money at JA.

Ballard’s chief of staff, however, said Friday morning that Miller was never seriously considered for a position.

Miller’s allegation is part of a defamation lawsuit that he filed Wednesday against Junior Achievement as well as current JA CEO Jennifer Burk, CICF and Payne. The suit, filed in Marion Superior Court, also claims tortious interference with a business or contractual relationship, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

“These unfounded and untrue statements cost Mr. Miller a job opportunity as well as caused great damage to his reputation,” the lawsuit states. Miller’s attorney, Kevin Betz, would not comment further on the case. He said he didn’t know the details about Miller’s intended role with the city.

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Miller’s attorney, Kevin Betz, would not comment further on the case. He said he didn’t know the details about Miller’s intended role with the city.

He’s either lying or a pretty poor attorney.
I’d go with lying.

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“These unfounded and untrue statements cost Mr. Miller a job opportunity as well as caused great damage to his reputation,” the lawsuit states.

Ain't nothin' compared to suffering his reputation will incur by filing this lawsuit.