Professor Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post Wins $500,000 and Gets Job Back
Source: Newsweek
Darren Michael, an associate professor of acting and directing at Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Tennessee, has resumed his post following his removal over a social media post related to Charlie Kirk last fall, the university told Newsweek in an email.
Local media WKRN News 2 reported that in addition to resuming his tenured position, ASPU will pay him $500,000. ASPU Chief Strategic Communication Officer Ginna Holleman confirmed to Newsweek that Michael and ASPU “reached a settlement agreement,” but did not provide details on the matter.
Newsweek has reached out to Michael via LinkedIn and APSU’s Legal Affairs Division for comment on Wednesday.
Why It Matters
Kirk was the co-founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, a prominent conservative campus organization, who was fatally shot on September 10 in Utah.
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The professor had been fired for a retweet of this 2023 Newsweek piece: "Charlie Kirk Says Gun Deaths ‘Unfortunately’ Worth it to Keep 2nd Amendment'"
https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-says-gun-deaths-worth-it-2nd-amendment-1793113
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