Clemson University in South Carolina fired an employee and removed two faculty members from their teaching positions over posts celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirmed that the school’s firing of the employees does not violate the state’s “political firing” statute.
From the university:
Following an immediate and deliberate investigation into inappropriate social media content, Clemson today terminated an employee due to their social media posts.After being notified on Friday to stay out of the classroom, two faculty members now have been removed from their teaching duties pending investigation for termination. The University will continue to follow required processes with urgency.As these are personnel matters, no further details are available at this time. Clemson University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of our campus community remains our top priority.
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