Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
Summary
A court dismissed a lawsuit against musician Chuck Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve show at the Kennedy Center. Redd protested the decision to add President Donald Trump's name to the venue, and the judge ruled the case was an attempt to silence his views.Key Facts
- Chuck Redd canceled a holiday jazz performance at the Kennedy Center in 2025.
- He objected to adding President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center's board.
- The Kennedy Center sued Redd for breach of contract after the cancellation.
- A D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed the lawsuit based on Washington’s Anti-SLAPP law.
- Anti-SLAPP laws protect people from lawsuits meant to stop them from speaking on public issues.
- Redd’s contract for the performance was never signed.
- Redd is a well-known drummer and vibraphone player who led “Jazz Jams” at the Kennedy Center since 2006.
- The Kennedy Center had no immediate comment about the dismissal.
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