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In race-discrimination lawsuit, Blackwell says Dantonio ordered secret taping of foe's practice

A former Michigan State football staffer, already suing former coach Mark Dantonio and others in federal court for wrongful termination, has added a second lawsuit, this time in state court — and with additional allegations of NCAA violations by Dantonio.

In a 112-page filing with Wayne County Circuit Court on Monday night, Curtis Blackwell alleges he was a victim of racial discrimination when he was let go as recruiting coordinator in May 2017. He's also suing for breach of contract, among other claims.

Along with Dantonio, former MSU president Lou Anna K.