Judge awards $252,480 to musician who canceled Kennedy Center performance
Summary
A judge in Washington DC has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay over $250,000 to musician Chuck Redd after he canceled a concert due to the center adding President Trump’s name to the venue. The judge dismissed the Kennedy Center’s lawsuit against Redd and ruled that he should be reimbursed for his legal costs.Key Facts
- The judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay $252,479.70 in legal fees to Chuck Redd within 45 days.
- Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center after it announced adding President Trump’s name to the venue.
- The Kennedy Center sued Redd after the cancellation but the judge dismissed the case under the anti-SLAPP law, which protects free speech.
- The Kennedy Center plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
- The Kennedy Center board, controlled by Trump appointee Richard Grenell, renamed the venue to include President Trump’s name.
- A federal judge later ruled the board did not have permission to rename the center and ordered removal of Trump’s name.
- The federal court also blocked plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years of major renovations starting in July.
- Planned renovations include work on marble facades, remodeling halls and theaters, and moving some events offsite.
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