Educators disciplined over Charlie Kirk posts are securing big payouts

Since Kirk was assassinated in September, schools have been paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars in cases brought by educators who allege their free speech rights were violated.

Nearly a year after educators across the country faced discipline for criticizing Charlie Kirk online after the conservative activist was assassinated, a growing number are securing six- and seven-figure settlements in lawsuits alleging their employers violated their free speech rights.

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