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Lawsuit claims Fishback owes $8K to Broward champion debater
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The lawsuit has been filed by a debate champion from Broward.
James Fishback is facing a new legal challenge in the form of a lawsuit. The lawsuit has been filed by a debate champion from Broward. The lawsuit claims that Fishback owes the debater a significant amount of money. The exact amount in question is $8,000. Further details about the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding it are available from the Miami New Times.
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Published: August 3, 2026 ·
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