UNT Professor Awarded $725,000 in Settlement Against University

U North Texas Prof Accused of Racism Wins $725,000 Settlement

"will receive $400,000 in the settlement and his legal team will receive $325,000"

UNT professor awarded $725,000 in settlement against university

The University of North Texas settled a lawsuit brought against the university by a music theory professor who says he suffered professional and emotional damage following accusations of racism that were made in 2020.

Professor accused of racism wins $725,000 settlement from University of North Texas

University investigated music journal editor, now will pay The University of North Texas will pay $725,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit from Professor Timothy Jackson, following its “formal investigation” and sanctions against him. The university will also “resume publication” of the journal and reduce Jackson’s teaching load by one-course and “appoint a half-time Research Assistant to… Source