The lawsuit names American University and the publication Current, as well as current and former WAMU staffers.

“We don’t see [the site] as being a rocket to the moon by any stretch of the imagination, but we think, in 2017, it’s good to have a vibrant and robust online presence.”

At-Large challenger David Grosso has the most money leading up to the November 6 D.C. election, while incumbent Councilmember Michael A. Brown (I-At Large) is struggling to keep pace.