Disney settles the Elon Musk-funded Gina Carano lawsuit
Briefly

Gina Carano settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after being dismissed from "The Mandalorian" in 2021 for making controversial comments. She compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust, which Lucasfilm condemned. Carano's lawsuit alleged wrongful termination, harassment, and bullying due to her conservative beliefs, claiming her male co-stars faced no penalties for similar posts. She sought $75,000 in damages and to be recast in the franchise. Elon Musk's X funded her legal battle, and she expressed hope that the settlement would bring healing.
Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm following her firing from "The Mandalorian" over comments she made comparing Republicans to Holocaust victims.
Lucasfilm condemned her comments in 2021 for denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities, leading to her termination from the show.
Carano alleged wrongful termination and sexual discrimination, claiming her male costars made similar posts but faced no consequences, with a settlement of $75,000 sought.
She expressed gratitude towards Elon Musk for funding her lawsuit, stating that she hoped the settlement would bring healing.
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