Judge Dismisses Kennedy Center Lawsuit Against Musician for Protest Cancellation?
The Kennedy Center sued a musician who canceled a performance to protest political naming, but a judge ultimately dismissed the case.
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A legal dispute arose between the Kennedy Center and musician Chuck Redd following his cancellation of a Christmas Eve performance in protest of the Trump name being associated with the venue. The lawsuit filed by the Kennedy Center against Redd was subsequently dismissed by a superior court judge.
First tracked August 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM CDT ยท Latest material update August 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM CDTThe Kennedy Center sued a musician who canceled a performance to protest political naming, but a judge ultimately dismissed the case.