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John Craven

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A state commission unanimously voted to fire TaShun Bowden-Lewis on Tuesday after employees complained of retaliation.

Bowden-Lewis also admitted to reading employees' e-mails without their knowledge.

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In a testy hearing in April, Bowden-Lewis was accused of bullying, insubordination and "unfounded" discrimination claims.

Bowden-Lewis apologized for offending anyone, but insisted she never retaliated against employees she didn't like.

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