Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Pay Redd $250K | Calgary News

A federal judge in Washington has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay jazz legend Chuck Redd $250,000 in legal fees after dismissing the center’s lawsuit claiming he breached his contract by canceling a Christmas Eve concert. Redd withdrew to protest the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the building — a move previously ruled illegal by another judge. The Kennedy Center had threatened a $1 million lawsuit, calling Redd’s action a “legal stunt,” but the court found no valid breach. Redd’s team hailed the ruling as justice against politically motivated legal pressure. Despite removing Trump’s name from the facade, the Kennedy Center plans to appeal — even as it continues to host major cultural institutions like the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3158e7fd903d60c