POLK CITY, Iowa — A Polk City paramedic has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging she was wrongfully fired over a social media post about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that her dismissal violated her First Amendment rights.
The lawsuit centers on comments Paramedic Alissa Furry made on Sept. 10 on her personal Facebook account, KCCI reported.
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Furry’s first post stated in part, “I really don’t care that this guy died from gun violence,” according to the lawsuit. Two additional posts included a quote and a meme, and the petition says she deactivated her Facebook account shortly afterward.
The lawsuit contends Furry’s Facebook account was personal and private, that her posts did not reference her job or contain threats, and therefore should not have been grounds for termination.
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She is seeking reinstatement and monetary damages.
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