EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1 MIN
University Pays Professor After Free Speech Case
from San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
A Ball State professor was fired after a Facebook post calling Charlie Kirk’s death a tragedy—but also condemning him for the hate he spread, saying those who admired him couldn’t be her friends. Her attorneys argued it was protected speech under the First Amendment, even though she posted privately. The university settled for $225,000, with the ACLU calling it a win for free speech on public platforms. The president defended the firing, citing damage to enrollment and fundraising, and said the settlement was cheaper than legal fees. This follows a similar $500,000 payout to a Tennessee professor for a related post—highlighting a growing legal battle over free speech for public employees on social media. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c9180f75cc95314f
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