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Katie Zacharia admits failing bar exam, defends calling herself a lawyer

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer
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Summary

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia admitted failing the bar exam but defended calling herself a lawyer, The New York Times reports. CBC says she defended her legal background and justified her shortened inaugural briefing amid a rocky first week. Al Jazeera and The Hindu had earlier reported scrutiny of her legal career.

Later: Katie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary role after five days

Timeline

  1. Al Jazeera

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    Al Jazeera reports that White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia’s law career faces scrutiny.

  2. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports that the legal career of new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is drawing scrutiny.

  3. CBC

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    CBC reports that Zacharia did not pass the bar exam, defended her legal background and justified her shortened inaugural briefing amid a rocky first week.

  4. The New York Times

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    The New York Times reports that Zacharia admitted failing the bar exam but defended calling herself a lawyer, and described the process that led to her hiring.

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