Englewood Health Surgeon Resigns Following Controversy Over Comments on Charlie Kirk shooting
Englewood, NJ - A surgeon at Englewood Health has resigned following a controversy sparked by alleged comments made regarding the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Dr. Matthew jung’s departure comes after a lawsuit was filed by a nurse alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs, stemming from her criticism of Jung‘s alleged reaction to the September 10th shooting.
The lawsuit, filed in Bergen County, alleges that nurse Keunzle questioned whether jung’s response to the shooting – reportedly offering to buy lunch for the nursing staff – was consistent with the Hippocratic Oath and the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics. Keunzle identified Kirk as “a Christian leading figure.”
Keunzle claims she was suspended without pay after her online comments, shared on Instagram, came to the attention of the hospital’s human resources department. She alleges the suspension constituted discrimination due to her Christian beliefs.
Englewood Health released a statement acknowledging the situation, stating, “As this is a personnel matter with an ongoing examination, we are limited in the details we can share. Englewood Health remains committed to ensuring a respectful, safe, and professional environment for all employees and patients.”
Attempts to reach Dr. Jung have been unsuccessful. His contact page on the Englewood Health website and his LinkedIn profile have both been removed. Online reviews of Jung have appeared on websites like WebMD following the incident.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk, 31, at Utah Valley University on September 10th, and the subsequent arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, have fueled concerns about escalating political violence. Robinson is currently not cooperating with investigators, according to Utah Governor spencer Cox.
