Tennessee Professor Wins $500,000 Settlement After Controversial Firing Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By International Business Times
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Tennessee Professor Wins $500,000 Settlement After Controversial Firing Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post

Austin Peay State University pays $500,000 to reinstate professor Darren Michael after wrongful termination over Charlie Kirk social media post in 2025.