Georgia Educator Secures $300K Settlement in Kirk Case

WHO:

IJR - Michelle Mickens, a former Georgia teacher

Fox News - Oglethorpe County School District

WHAT:

IJR - Michelle Mickens settled a lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District.

Fox News - Mickens received a settlement of almost $300,000.

Fox News - Mickens was placed on indefinite leave after making comments about Charlie Kirk's death.

WHERE:

IJR - Oglethorpe County, Georgia

WHY:

IJR - Mickens claimed she was unfairly disciplined over social media comments regarding Charlie Kirk.

HOW:

Fox News - The lawsuit was filed after Mickens was disciplined for her comments on social media.

(UPDATED July 6, 2026 04:17 UTC)

Michelle Mickens, a former teacher from Georgia, has settled a lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District for nearly $300,000. She was placed on indefinite leave after making comments about Charlie Kirk's death, which she claimed led to her unfair discipline. The lawsuit was initiated following her disciplinary action related to those social media remarks.