Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 settlement
Summary
A woman fired by Ball State University in Indiana for a private Facebook post about Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a settlement after suing the university for violating her free speech rights. The university said her post caused disruption and backlash, but her lawyers argued her firing broke the First Amendment because she spoke as a private citizen on a public issue.Key Facts
- Suzanne Swierc was fired by Ball State University over a private Facebook post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Swierc’s post called Kirk’s killing a "tragedy" and criticized his actions, and was set to private but shared widely online after a screenshot.
- Ball State said the post caused outrage, threats, and risked damage to student enrollment and fundraising.
- Swierc sued the university, claiming her firing violated her First Amendment free speech rights.
- The American Civil Liberties Union represented Swierc in the lawsuit.
- The university agreed to pay Swierc $225,000 to settle the case without continuing legal battle.
- Other workers have also sued and won settlements after being fired for social media posts about Kirk’s death.
- Charlie Kirk was killed in September 2023, and he was known for influencing conservative youth votes helping President Trump’s re-election.
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