Fired bird conservationist settles with state of Florida over Charlie Kirk dispute for $485,000
Florida has agreed to pay biologist Brittney Brown $485,000 after she was fired for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. Brown's termination followed her reposting a meme that sparked controversy, leading to a lawsuit for reinstatement. The settlement includes backpay and damages, but Brown will not seek future employment with the agency.
- ▪Brittney Brown was fired by Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after posting a meme about Charlie Kirk.
- ▪She filed a lawsuit claiming her termination hindered her job prospects in bird conservation.
- ▪The settlement covers backpay, damages, and attorney costs, but Brown agreed not to work for the agency again.
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Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.Recommended Video The state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fired biologist Brittney Brown in September after she reposted a meme on her personal Instagram account that claimed Kirk wouldn’t care about children being shot in their classrooms. She filed a lawsuit seeking reinstatement, saying she struggled to find other work because the state agency is the regulatory body for her research specialization in bird conservation. Brown on Thursday signed a $485,000 settlement agreement with agency directors that covers backpay, damages and attorney costs.
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