Fired WaPo writer nets free speech win Karen Attiah's firing by the Washington Post sparked a backlash the newspaper has paid for ever since Salon · Aug 25
Fired Workers Awarded Six-Figure Payouts After Losing Corporate Jobs Over Charlie Kirk's Death Posts Public employees dismissed for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination win significant settlements, highlighting First Amendment rights in government workplaces. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
$2 million and counting paid out in Charlie Kirk settlements The settlements illustrate the limits employers can have in regulating their workers' political rhetoric. Axios · Jun 7
Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death AAP · May 21
Biologist’s Life Implodes After Charlie Kirk Comment, Leading To Lawsuit And National Debate "I would not want my tax dollar supporting this person." Bored Panda · Nov 15, 2025