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Stewart moves Ward lawsuit to federal court

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  • Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Close
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      Tony Stewart has moved the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Kevin Ward Jr. out of New York state court and into federal court.

      Stewart's legal team filed documents Friday for the removal to U.