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Georgia teacher receives almost $300K settlement over Charlie Kirk assassination post
Monday, July 6, 2026
Michelle Mickens, a former Georgia teacher, received a settlement from her school district after being placed on indefinite leave. Mickens had posted on social media that the world would be "safer" following Charlie Kirk's death. The settlement amount was approximately $300,000. Kirk is a conservative political commentator and founder of Turning Point USA. Mickens' case involved a dispute over whether her social media post violated school district policies or constituted protected speech.
