Posting about Cardi B almost got her expelled

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Posting about Cardi B almost got her expelled

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“The university was more concerned about policing my personal social media than providing me with an education,” said Diei. “I’m excited to have my day in court and shine a light on that injustice.”

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Student Kimberly Diei

Too 'sexual' to be a pharmacist?

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The University of Tennessee twice investigated and nearly expelled Kim Diei over her sex-positive social media posts on her personal account. Concerned she and other students would face future investigations for speech fully protected by the First Amendment, Kim connected with FIREto sue UT on her behalf in 2021.

Her grad school tried to expel her for a tweet about Cardi B. Now theyll pay a $250K lawsuit settlement

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