Florida Bar places employee on leave over ‘morally reprehensible’ comments to Miami football player
The Florida Bar said it started an internal investigation after messages with racial slurs and threats were linked to an employee’s social media account.
- The Florida Bar placed an employee on administrative leave Tuesday following reports of racist and homophobic messages sent to University of Miami defensive lineman Damon Wilson II after Saturday's game.
- Derogatory messages reached Wilson via Instagram following the Hurricanes' 43-35 double-overtime victory against Florida State University on Saturday night.
- Computer technician Kade McLendon, identified as the employee, allegedly sent threats including "I am going to rape, beat and kill ur family" and references to "broken water fountain type of treatment."
- Wilson, who is Black, shared screenshots Sunday calling the incident a "glimpse into the life of a black student athlete," while the Bar stated the behavior violates internal social media policies.
- Miami offensive lineman Ryan Rodriguez expressed support for his teammate as the internal investigation continues; McLendon appears to have deleted his social media accounts.
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