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Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points 9 million after filing a lawsuit against the university. Further details about the lawsuit and settlement are available from FOX 4 News, the source of this information.
A professor at the University of Tennessee is set to receive a significant settlement. The professor will be paid $1.9 million after filing a lawsuit against the university. This lawsuit was filed in response to disciplinary actions taken against the professor.
The disciplinary actions were a result of the professor's social media posts. These posts were critical of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Further details about the lawsuit and settlement are available from FOX 4 News, the source of this information.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
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