The University of Tennessee has agreed to a $1.9 million settlement with former professor Tamar Shirinian, who was fired after criticizing Charlie Kirk in a social media post. Shirinian claimed that her dismissal violated her constitutional rights. The case has sparked a broader discussion on free speech and First Amendment rights, especially regarding comments made on social media. This settlement is one of several payouts totaling nearly $3 million to employees who faced termination for their remarks about Kirk.