Summary
Darren Michael, a professor at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, regained his job and received $500,000 after being removed over a social media post related to Charlie Kirk. Michael was initially removed for allegedly sharing an insensitive post and later reached a settlement to return to his tenured position.
Key Facts
- Darren Michael is an associate professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Tennessee.
- The university initially removed Michael over a social media post connected to Charlie Kirk's death.
- APSU and Michael reached a settlement, allowing him to return to his tenured position.
- Michael will receive $500,000 as part of the settlement and reimbursement for counseling services.
- The removal followed broader actions against staff for posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.
- Charlie Kirk was a co-founder of a prominent conservative group and was killed in 2023.
- Other similar dismissals and lawsuits have occurred across the U.S. related to Kirk's death.
