# Trustee in Defamation Battle | Fresno News

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Podcast: [Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747)
Published: 2026-07-16T14:21:12+00:00
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Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas is in the crosshairs of a high-stakes defamation lawsuit after accusing football coach Don Arax of using a racial slur against her son on a podcast in May 2022. Arax is suing both Thomas and the school district, while Thomas seeks to have herself dismissed via summary judgment — a decision expected July 21. If successful, she’d be removed from the suit, though the district could still face legal action. The district has already sunk over $330,000 into legal fees and defense costs. New text messages reveal Arax was furious and threatening to sue within hours of Thomas’s podcast appearance. A controversial photo involving a student and a hood also stirred up campus tensions. Complicating matters, Thomas is running for Fresno City Council — making this legal drama a major distraction as she campaigns. The judge’s ruling next month could reshape her political future and the entire case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c869dcfd44c4e6c9

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