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Coverage of Ball State University in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 16:10 UTCMost recent: May 28 · 16:41 UTC
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Suzanne Swiercperson3Charlie Kirkperson2Indianaplace2Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissionorganization1American Civil Liberties Unionorganization1Austin Peay State Universityorganization1Brittney Brownperson1Darren Michaelperson1Larry Bushartperson1First Amendmenttopic1Social media posttopic1Lawsuittopic1$225,000topic1Muncieplace1Charlie Kirktopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 28 · 16:41 UTCAXIOS
    $2 million and counting paid out in Charlie Kirk settlements

    Over $2 million has been paid in settlements to individuals fired or penalized for criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death, with multiple First Amendment lawsuits arising from employers regulating political speech. Cases include a Florida biologist, a Ball State University professor, and a Tennessee police officer who received significant settlements.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 16:50 UTCTHE HILL
    Woman fired by university over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for $225K

    Suzanne Swierc, a former health promotion director at Ball State University in Indiana, was fired over a social media post criticizing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk following his death. The university agreed to a $225,000 settlement to resolve her lawsuit.

  • BUSINESSMay 27 · 16:10 UTCNYT US
    Ball State Settles With Ex-Employee for $225,000 Over Charlie Kirk Posts

    Suzanne Swierc, a former healthcare administrator at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, was fired over posts related to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The university settled the case for $225,000.