Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485K settlement
A Florida biologist has won a $485,000 settlement after being fired for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media. Brittney Brown was terminated by the state's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission following her repost of a meme related to Kirk's death. The settlement includes backpay and damages, but Brown agreed not to seek future employment with the agency.
- ▪Brittney Brown was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death.
- ▪She received a $485,000 settlement that covers backpay, damages, and attorney costs.
- ▪Brown's termination sparked a lawsuit and highlighted issues of free speech for government employees.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFlorida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485K settlementFlorida 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 deathByHANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 7:03 PM0:56FILE - An attendee holds a poster of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA rally, Sept. 30, 2025, in Logan, Utah.
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