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summer_in_TX

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4. The Texas State University prof who was fired is suing.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Sep 24, 2025, 11:17 PM

Wednesday

He was on his own time, away at a conference and trouble-makers posted the video and a pile-on began. He also wasn't given any due process as is specified in his contract.

He's got a very good case.

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