Ball State University in Indiana has agreed to pay $225,000 to Suzanne Swierc, a former employee, to settle a lawsuit. Swierc, who was the university’s director of health promotion and advocacy, was terminated following a social media post that criticized conservative commentator Charlie Kirk after his death last year.
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Ball State University settles lawsuit with former employee for $225,000
Ball State University has settled a lawsuit with former employee Suzanne Swierc for $225,000. Swierc was fired over a social media post that criticized conservative commentator Charlie Kirk following his death.
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