Richardson closing arguments to be held Wednesday

(Little Rock, Arkansas-AP) -- Lawyers are to make closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Tulsa basketball coach Nolan Richardson's federal discrimination lawsuit against the University

Monday, June 14th 2004, 12:59 pm

By: News On 6

(Little Rock, Arkansas-AP) -- Lawyers are to make closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Tulsa basketball coach Nolan Richardson's federal discrimination lawsuit against the University of Arkansas.

Richardson claims his firing in 2002 was based on biased treatment by university officials. The university claims it let Richardson go after he publicly called for a buyout of his contract.

When Richardson sued he asked for his old job back. In court filings last week the former coach amended that request -- saying he didn't want to return to the school. Instead, Richardson asked the judge to award nearly $9-million in damages.