Didn't they basically do the same thing with JT? I mean fire him and still pay them. I understand it's a bit different here because Gee resigned and this is his retirement package. At least I think that's the difference.
O$U to Gee behind closed doors after the comments
O$U: Gee we gotta fire you.
Gee: I understand. Can I go out with dignity and resign?
Days later in a presser
Gee:Sorry catholics and the SEC. I'm stepping down
Months later after his retirement package
Gee: Nevermind catholics and the SEC. Suck my bowtie bitches!
maybe not verbatim but I'm pretty sure that's exactly how it went down.
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