Atlanta to Pay $1.2 Million to Former Fire Chief After Alleged Free Speech Violation

Atlanta to Pay $1.2 Million to Former Fire Chief After Alleged Free Speech Violation
Kevin Cochran, the former Atlanta fire chief who was fired over a book he wrote, in an unddated file photo. Cochran was paid $1.2 million in a settlement after he sued the city, it was announced in Oct. 2018. City of Atlanta
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The city of Atlanta agreed to a settlement that will pay former Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran $1.2 million after he sued the city, alleging that he was fired over a free speech issue.

Cochran wrote a book about his Christian faith in 2013 and gave it to around a dozen subordinates that he said either requested the copies or shared his beliefs, reported Fox 5. In the book, Cochran discussed his views on sexuality, based on his faith.
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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