Former Fresno city councilman and Fresno City College instructor Brian Calhoun says he's been fired by the college. Calhoun believes he was let go because of an altercation with a student back in March. In an email sent to his colleagues, Calhouse state it was "only right" that he fill in the blanks on the matter. The former councilman says "it's been a difficult period" for him and his family. Calhoun has already pleaded "not guilty" to a charge of misdemeanor battery. It was on March 22nd that police say he got into a fight with a 19 year old female student. Calhoun sent an email to colleagues saying, "I felt wronged and chose a jury trial that will take place in September. The student also sued me in civil court on charges as long as your arm." Roger Nuttall is Calhoun's Attorney. He says Calhoun tripped over his briefcase and the altercation followed. Nuttall says, "She slugged him in the face. Broke his glasses and broke one of his teeth." Calhoun believes he was fired over the incident. In his email, he stated he received no support from FCC or the State Center District. Fresno City College administrators are not commenting because it's a personnel matter. The attorney for the student in this case was not immediately available for comment.
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