US EditionClemson fires professor, 2 others over posts regarding Charlie Kirk
Clemson University acted after social media posts by employees celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination, facing political pressure and legal scrutiny to uphold institutional standards.
- Clemson University terminated one employee and removed two faculty members after comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination on social media were deemed inappropriate by the university.
- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson described the comments as vile and demanded accountability, encouraging disciplinary actions against those endorsing political violence.
- Criticism from state leaders prompted Clemson University to act, leading to the termination announcement following an investigation.
- The university reiterated its commitment to free speech but condemned expressions that celebrate violence, maintaining that the First Amendment allows for legal action against harmful speech.
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SC rep wants Clemson defunded if it fails to discipline staffers over Kirk posts
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Clemson U. Fires Employees for Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination After Facing Backlash
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