"Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay Up: Judge Rules Against Venue in Dispute Over Trump's Overhaul In a surprising move, a D.C. Superior Court judge has issued an order requiring the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay the legal fees of jazz musician Chuck Redd. Redd's dispute with the center centers around his decision to drop out of his annual Christmas Eve show last year, a move that came in response to President Trump's overhaul of the venue. The judge's ruling, issued by Biden appointee Judge Tanya Jones Bosier, marks a significant victory for Redd, who had been seeking reimbursement for his expenses. The decision raises questions about the impact of Trump's changes on the performing arts community and the potential consequences for artists who speak out against them."
A judge issued a Monday order requiring the Kennedy Center to pay the legal fees of Chuck Redd, a jazz musician who dropped out of his annual Christmas Eve show last year following President Trump’s overhaul of the performing arts venue. D.C. Superior Court Judge Tanya Jones Bosier, a Biden appointee, is requiring the Center...
