In an unusual move, Washington State University will buy out the tenure (yup, like baseball) of a professor facing trial for alleged sexual harassment. The professor in question invited a graduate student to his home and allegedly offered her help pursuing her doctorate degree in exchange for beginning a romantic relationship with him. In the buyout deal, the professor (who does lose some of his retirement benefits and incentives) will receive $87,328.24 and legal representation from the University in exchange for severing his ties with the school.

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