US EditionNFL Team Fires Employee for Social Media Post Mocking Charlie Kirk Assassination
Charlie Rock was dismissed after posting a social media story that mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking widespread public criticism and organizational action.
- The Carolina Panthers fired football communications coordinator Charlie Rock on Thursday, September 11, after he posted a social media story mocking conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Rock's post appeared just hours after Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, an event authorities called a political assassination.
- Rock's insensitive Instagram story included a photo of Kirk captioned, "Why are y'all sad? Your man said it was worth it...", and the profile was later made private and the photo removed.
- The Panthers emphasized that the opinions shared by their employees are personal and do not reflect the organization’s stance. They also stated that they reject all forms of violence and are handling the issue with the utmost seriousness.
- The firing demonstrated the Panthers' effort to distance themselves from Rock's comments amid ongoing searches for Kirk's attacker and President Trump’s announcement of a posthumous medal for Kirk.
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Carolina Panthers reportedly fire employee for social media post about Charlie Kirk’s death
A Carolina Panthers employee has been allegedly fired for a social media post after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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