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| Suit filed for hammer, drum |
| By Deseret Morning News |
| Published: 12/24/2007 |
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UTAH - An inmate is accusing the Utah Department of Corrections of denying him his right to practice an ancient Nordic religion while behind bars. Michael Polk, who is serving time for aggravated assault and robbery, filed the lawsuit against corrections officials in federal court, accusing them of denying him several religious items that he claims are necessary to practice the Asatru religion, which worships ancient Nordic gods like Odin, Thor, Tyr and Heimdal. "Plaintiff complains that his being denied the right to practice his choice of religion while housed at the Utah State Prison is violating his First Amendment rights," Polk wrote in his lawsuit filed Tuesday. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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