Several People Who Were Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments Got Big Payouts or Were Given Their Jobs Back

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year, over 600 individuals were fired or disciplined for celebrating his death. Many of these individuals have since been reinstated and some have received substantial financial settlements. These cases often involve lawsuits against employers or institutions, leading to reinstatement, back pay, and damages.

• Over 600 people were fired or disciplined for posting about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
• Several individuals who were punished have been reinstated and received large sums of money.
• Maria Ruhtenberg, a public defender, was reinstated and awarded $125,000 after suing the state.
• High school teacher Melisa Crook received $145,000 plus salary and benefits after suing her district.
• Professors Rebel Cole and Karen Leader from Florida Atlantic University were reinstated after being put on leave.
• Tenured professor Darren Michael received a $500,000 settlement and his job back.
• Tennessee has paid over $3.2 million in settlements and damages related to lawsuits about Charlie Kirk comments.
• The Washington Post writer Karen Attiah was ordered reinstated with full back pay and lost benefits.
• Jimmy Kimmel was briefly suspended for falsely stating Kirk’s assassin was a MAGA conservative.