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University of Tennessee settles Tamar Shirinian lawsuit for $1.9M
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Key Points:
- The University of Tennessee will pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former professor Tamar Shirinian, who was disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Shirinian was placed on administrative leave and later fired after posting comments that celebrated Kirk's assassination and demeaned his family, though she later apologized for the remarks.
- The university's chancellor condemned Shirinian's comments as celebrating a gruesome murder and mocking the victim's grieving family.
- Shirinian will not be reinstated despite the settlement, which her attorney said reflects the seriousness of the issues while allowing both parties to move forward.
- The University of Tennessee System declined further comment beyond the public statements made during the board meeting approving the settlement.
