An analysis from USA Today shows that more than 100 people have been facing the consequences of their remarks after the September 10th murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Fallout continues for those who made controversial comments about the September 10 murder of political activists and podcaster Charlie Kirk.
According to an analysis by USA Today, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is one of more than 100 people across the country facing impact due to his remarks after Kirk’s murder.
The analysis shows that at least 50 educators, including high school teachers and university professors, face investigations or impacts on what they say amid a wave of intense scrutiny of social media channels by Kirk’s supporters.
Attorneys, doctors and first responders are also investigating comments for fire, suspension, condemnation or comment, while employees of private companies, journalists and government employees are also investigating them, the analysis shows.
It has been cited in the District of Columbia in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia as Kirk fans and followers are sought action to slam social media posts and denounce employees. Employees share their thoughts on Kirk, his estate and the possible motives of the 22-year-old man charged with his death. Officials and neighbors say Tyler Robinson, who grew up in a conservative Utah family, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during an appearance at Utah Valley University.
On September 17th, Walt Disney-owned ABC announced that it would be suspended indefinitely, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” For comments he made on his late-night show about his reaction to Kirk’s murder. These comments drew the ire of Brendan Kerr, head of the Federal Communications Commission.
Media reports say those facing disciplinary action include employees of private charities, airlines, healthcare workers, first responders and U.S. Marines.
The USA Today Network reports dozens of cases, including:
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In Ohio, state legislators are calling for Hamilton County Judge Ted Berry to step down in his comments. Berry told the Cincinnati Enquiler that he “does not tolerate any kind of violence against humans.” He regrets what division he caused, he said. “That wasn’t my intention, and I hope there is peace.”
- In South Florida, Karen Leader, a lifetime inventory professor at Florida Atlantic University, has been temporarily removed from duties and is under review. “What I was posting was proof that Kirk was not an indisputable person,” the leader told the Palm Beach Post.
- Laura Sosh Litesey, dean of Central Tennessee, was fired on a social media post saying she had “no sympathy” for Kirk.
- Greenville News, part of the USA Today Network, reported that Clemson University has fired at least five staff and faculty members for comments they made about Kirk after the shooting. The university did not name employees or identify what prompted them to fire.
Contribution: Jeremy California, Republic of Arizona
