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Professor awarded $1.9 million after being fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The University of Tennessee at Knoxville agreed to a $1.9 million settlement with former anthropology professor Tamar Shirinian, who was fired after criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Shirinian sued the university officials, alleging retaliation that violated her First Amendment rights.
- The case highlights ongoing legal battles over free speech protections for university faculty members.
- Shirinian's victory marks another instance where courts have upheld professors' rights to express controversial opinions without facing institutional punishment.
