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Judge dismisses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled
Lawyer for Chuck Redd, who pulled out after Trump renamed center, called case ‘political retribution’ Jazz drummer and vibes player Chuck Redd has successfully resisted a breach of contract lawsuit brought against him after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility. Redd’s lawyers confirmed that the suit had been dismissed by a judge, and the musician told the Associated Press he was “very pleased” by the ruling. Continue reading...
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Lawyer for Chuck Redd, who pulled out after Trump renamed center, called case ‘political retribution’ Jazz drummer and vibes player Chuck Redd has successfully resisted a breach of contract lawsuit brought against him after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility. Redd’s lawyers confirmed that the suit had been dismissed by a judge, and the musician told the Associated Press he was “very pleased” by the ruling. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s linked item, Judge dismisses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled, Lawyer for Chuck Redd, who pulled out after Trump renamed center, called case ‘political retribution’ Jazz drummer and vibes player Chuck Redd has successfully resisted a breach of contract lawsuit brought against him after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility. Redd’s lawyers confirmed that the suit had been dismissed by a judge, and the musician told the Associated Press he was “very pleased” by the ruling. Continue reading…
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