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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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A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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