University of Kentucky Professor Under Investigation for Petition Calling for Israel’s Destruction

UK employee removed from duties over online petition, President Capilouto says

The University of Kentucky is investigating what it calls an antisemitic petition created by a University of Kentucky employee.

University of Kentucky professor under investigation for petition calling for Israel’s destruction

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A University of Kentucky employee has been removed from teaching and is under investigation for circulating an online petition calling for the destruction of Israel, university officials said Friday.

University of Kentucky removes employee from teaching duties over alleged antisemitic petition

The University of Kentucky has removed an employee from teaching responsibilities following allegations of "disturbing conduct, including an online petition calling for the destruction of a people based on national origin," according to a message to the community by University President Eli Capilouto.Capilouto announced the decision in a campus-wide email on Friday, describing the petition as one that could "be interpreted as antisemitic in acco…

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UK investigating employee over "repugnant" petition deemed anti-Semitic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has launched an investigation after a controversial petition — described as allegedly anti-Semitic — was linked to a UK employee, according to university officials. President Eli Capilouto confirmed the employee has been removed from teaching duties while the investigation is underway. He called the petition “repugnant” and said it may have created a hostile environment in violation of…