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University of Michigan Professor Faces Backlash for Post After Charlie Kirk Shooting
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was murdered on September 10, 2025, during an event at a university located in Orem, Utah.
- The shooting prompted local and federal authorities to search for a person of interest, while various districts investigated educators who posted approving comments about Kirk's assassination.
- Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on September 11, 2025, that he would investigate teachers engaging in 'vile, sanctionable' behavior celebrating Kirk's death and urged disciplinary actions.
- Multiple teachers, including Wynne Boliek in South Carolina who wrote 'America became greater' after Kirk's killing, faced suspension or firing, with U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace condemning such conduct and praising disciplinary measures.
- These events highlight official efforts to hold educators accountable for unacceptable behavior following Kirk's assassination and a push to honor his legacy, such as naming a road after him in Lake County.
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Toronto Professor Put on Leave After Comments on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The University of Toronto (U of T) has placed a political science and religion professor on leave after she made “concerning” comments in a social media post about the assassination of American Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. In a Sept. 10 X post, U of T professor Ruth Marshall said, “Shooting is honestly too good for so many of you fascist [expletive].” Her X account can no longer be viewed publicly. U of T says Marshall was placed on lea…
·New York, United States
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Michigan teacher placed on leave after social media post about Charlie Kirk assassination 'raised concerns' in the community
A Michigan public school teacher has been placed on leave over something they shared on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
·Philadelphia, United States
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