US EditionEXCLUSIVE: FAU Professor Placed on Leave over Charlie Kirk Posts Breaks Silence
Rebel Cole is the third FAU professor placed on leave due to controversial posts linked to Charlie Kirk; many posts contain language deemed discriminatory or threatening.
- On Wednesday, Florida Atlantic University confirmed that three professors—Dr. Rebel Cole, Dr. Karen Leader, and Dr. Kate Polak—are on administrative leave while investigating social media posts tied to Charlie Kirk's killing.
- After controversial posts reappeared, Florida Atlantic University placed Dr. Rebel Cole on leave, marking the third FAU faculty member on leave linked to Charlie Kirk posts.
- After replying to users on Instagram’s Threads app about Charlie Kirk, Kate Polak, English professor, was placed on paid administrative leave, while Dr. Rebel Cole launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser seeking $500,000 for legal fees.
- FAU said it does not comment on personnel matters but confirmed Dr. Rebel Cole is on administrative leave pending investigations, while Cole claims FAU violated his First Amendment rights and suspended him Tuesday.
- The matter has drawn national attention as members of Congress weigh free speech against professional responsibility, with Sen. James Lankford and Sen. Chris Coons discussing cancel culture and First Amendment concerns.
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