Former Morgan radio show host sues university, state

A former Morgan State University radio talk show host has filed a lawsuit against the university and the state, claiming officials violated his right to free speech when they ended his show after he criticized Gov. Martin O?Malley.

“My First Amendment rights have been violated,” said Tyrone Powers, who hosted “The Powers Report” on WEAA from 2003 until last January. “This is about free speech and the freedom of the press.