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Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement

Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement
New York Times Wednesday 01 July 2026, 06:43 UTC By Madaleine Rubin 1 min read
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Tamar Shirinian has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Tamar Shirinian has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Charlie Kirk (PERSON) Tamar Shirinian (PERSON) the University of Tennessee (ORG) Knoxville (LOCATION)
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