Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post wins $485,000 settlement
A Florida biologist has reached a $485,000 settlement after being fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media following his shooting death. Brittney Brown was terminated by the state's fish and wildlife conservation commission after reposting a meme that questioned Kirk's concern for children affected by gun violence. The settlement includes backpay and damages, but Brown has agreed not to seek future employment with the agency.
- ▪Brittney Brown was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his assassination.
- ▪She received a $485,000 settlement that covers backpay, damages, and attorney costs.
- ▪Brown's termination was part of a broader trend of workers losing jobs over comments related to Kirk's death.
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A memorial for Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, in September 2025. Photograph: Jim Urquhart/ReutersView image in fullscreenA memorial for Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, in September 2025. Photograph: Jim Urquhart/ReutersCharlie Kirk shootingFlorida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post wins $485,000 settlementBiologist was fired by a state agency for criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media after his shooting deathAssociated PressFri 22 May 2026 09.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFlorida officials have agreed to pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his shooting death.The state’s fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) fired biologist Brittney Brown in…
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