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Former Utah National Guard commander Maj. Gen. Michael Turley sues Gov. Spencer Cox.

Turley claims unlawful termination without due process after misconduct allegations.

Turley seeks damages for lost benefits and reputation damage from alleged false claims.

SALT LAKE CITY — The former adjutant general of the Utah National Guard is suing Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other state officials — claiming he was "unlawfully terminated" without due process.

The actions of Cox and others deprived former Maj. Gen. Michael Turley of his job as adjutant general — and of his health and retirement benefits commensurate with his military position, according to claims made in a complaint filed this week in the U.S. District Court.

Turley commanded the Utah National Guard for almost four ye

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