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Judge orders Kennedy Center to pay musician who canceled concert in protest

A judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay over $250,000 in legal fees to jazz musician Chuck Redd after he canceled his Christmas concert in protest of President Donald Trump.

Judge orders Kennedy Center to pay musician who canceled concert in protest

TL;DR

  • The Kennedy Center was ordered to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd over $250,000 in legal fees.
  • Redd canceled his annual Christmas concert at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's name being added to the building's facade.
  • The Kennedy Center had previously sued Redd for $1 million in damages over a breach of contract.
  • A judge dismissed the lawsuit and subsequently ruled that the Kennedy Center must cover Redd's legal costs.
  • Redd had requested $258,325.72, and the Kennedy Center's opposition only slightly reduced the amount.