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Surgeon Resigns After Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk Shooting

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

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.

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Secret Service Agent Fired Over Anti-Kirk Social Media Posts

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

US Secret Service Agent Placed on‌ Leave Following Anti-Charlie Kirk⁣ Facebook Post

WASHINGTON – A US Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave following a Facebook post perceived‌ as celebrating the death of ⁤conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to a statement released Friday by the agency. ⁢The agent, ​identified ‌as Sosh-Lightsy, is under investigation⁣ for‌ violating⁤ agency social media policies.

The⁢ incident is the latest ⁢in a series of employment‍ consequences stemming from public reactions to Kirk’s death. The fallout highlights the increasingly ⁢scrutinized intersection of⁣ personal opinions, social media activity, and professional repercussions, notably for ⁤those in positions of public trust or wiht visible public roles.

“The Secret ⁢Service takes ⁢all allegations of misconduct⁤ seriously,” the agency’s ⁣statement,⁣ as reported by MTSU News, reads.”This employee has been‍ fired ⁣effective immediately. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Kirk ⁤family.”

The firing of Sosh-Lightsy is part of a ‌broader pattern of swift ⁤action taken ‍by organizations ​against employees expressing controversial views following Kirk’s death. A Marine was also fired over⁣ an‍ anti-Charlie Kirk post, MSNBC terminated ‌analyst⁤ matthew Dowd⁣ over on-air comments made ‌after the shooting, Ole Miss dismissed an⁢ employee for related comments, and the ‌Carolina Panthers fired their communications coordinator over instagram‌ posts referencing the activist’s slaying.

Further illustrating the sensitivity ‍surrounding public expression in the wake of ⁣the incident, a reporter for ‌Floridapolitics.com was suspended for texting a Florida state representative​ a question about gun control reform shortly after Kirk was killed.

experts note ​the pervasive nature of public scrutiny in ​the digital age. “No matter how ​private your⁢ life is,everybody has⁣ an audience,” Karen⁣ North,a professor of ⁤digital ⁤social media at the University of Southern California,told USA TODAY in ⁣2024. ​”And there’s always ⁤an audience for people misbehaving.”

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Erika Kirk Vows to Amplify Husband’s Message After Shooting

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Charlie Kirk‘s Wife, Erika Kirk, Vows Husband’s Message Will ‘Only Become Stronger’ in First Public⁢ Address Following His Death

PHOENIX, AZ – Erika Kirk, wife of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk, delivered her ⁣first public address since his death on ⁣September 10th, vowing his message of ‍”patriotism, faith and of God’s love” ⁣would not be silenced, but ⁤amplified. Speaking to supporters,she declared his​ work would‌ continue‌ through planned campus tours,radio broadcasts,and podcasting.

Kirk, 32, addressed the crowd with a resolute tone, stating‍ those ‍responsible for her husband’s death had “unleashed…a fire” within her and across the country. She emphasized that his mission was far from over, promising continued expansion of his platforms and initiatives. “If you thought my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea. You have no ​idea what you have unleashed across this country and this world,” she said.

Charlie Kirk, 51, was a prominent voice in conservative media, known for founding Turning Point USA and his staunch support of Donald‌ Trump. His death has prompted an outpouring of ‌grief ‍and⁢ support from across the political spectrum.

Erika Kirk,born Erika Frantzve,married Charlie in May 2021. prior to her marriage, she worked as a real estate agent with The Corcoran Group in new York City and founded everyday⁢ heroes Like You, a nonprofit focused on community empowerment. She‍ was also crowned Miss Arizona USA in 2012.

The couple shared two⁢ young children: a 3-year-old daughter and⁤ a⁣ 1-year-old son. Charlie Kirk had intentionally ​kept his children’s ‌identities private, stating in a June 2025 broadcast, “We have a girl and a boy and it’s no one’s business⁣ what their names are or their faces.”

Details surrounding⁢ Charlie Kirk’s death have not been publicly released. His family ⁤has requested‍ privacy during this difficult time.

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Stephen King Apologizes for False Accusation About Charlie Kirk

by Priya Shah – Business Editor
written by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Stephen King Apologizes for Spreading ​False details ⁣About Charlie Kirk‘s Death

WASHINGTON – Author Stephen King issued‌ a public ‍apology Friday for sharing inaccurate information⁤ on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. King ‍initially posted,​ than deleted, a claim suggesting Kirk had been killed, later attributing his error to a⁤ lack of ⁣fact-checking.

The apology followed⁣ a flurry of criticism after King retweeted a post about Kirk’s alleged death, responding to it by calling the author of ‍the original post a “horrible, evil, twisted liar.” Kirk was not killed; the initial report was false. King subsequently acknowledged his mistake, stating, “The horrible, ​evil, twisted⁢ liar apologizes.This is what I get for reading something on Twitter (without) fact-checking. Won’t ‌happen again.”

Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, responded to King’s initial post and later praised the author for apologizing and ⁤deleting the inaccurate information. “All of us – on⁣ both sides ​of the aisle – should treat each other with respect & decency, even if we disagree on politics,” Cruz wrote on X. “Charlie did ⁣that every day,‌ and I admired⁤ him for it.”

King offered‍ multiple apologies on X, including one responding to biologist Colin Wright, ⁤who warned that such “extreme rhetoric” could incite violence. ​

The incident occurred amid‌ heightened​ political tensions following ⁤the release of a​ video on Sept. 10 in which former President Donald Trump blamed “radical left” rhetoric for Kirk’s supposed slaying, claiming they were “directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re ⁣seeing in our country today.” TV host Jimmy Kimmel subsequently condemned Trump’s response, arguing it exacerbated division‍ rather than fostering unity.

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OSU, OU Oklahoma college students decry shooting of Charlie Kirk

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

OU,‌ OSU Students mourn Charlie Kirk ⁢Following Shooting⁣ Death

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – ⁢ Students at‍ the University of Oklahoma and ​Oklahoma State university are ‍expressing grief and shock following‌ the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Vigils and tributes are being held across the country, including one⁢ at OU Thursday ⁣evening, as students grapple with the⁢ loss⁤ of a figure ⁣who inspired many ⁣within the conservative ⁤movement.

At the⁣ OU vigil,junior Elizabeth Ardizzone,20,described ⁣herself as a proud Republican Jew from New⁣ York. She said that while attending high school on the East Coast,⁤ she was always told that she would be ⁢villainized if she spoke up for both her beliefs. “But watching Charlie Kirk and hearing‌ the way he spoke, the way that his mind worked,⁢ was just amazing to⁣ me,” Ardizzone said. “I did not understand how much information someone ‌like him‍ could have in ‌his head and just be able to articulate it so well – and​ so respectfully, too. ‌He ‍changed so many ​people’s​ opinions on even‌ the ‍most minute things.”

Gary barksdale, an OU math professor and faculty adviser‍ to the Turning ‌point chapter, called for the students​ at⁢ the OU vigil to hold onto Kirk’s memory. “Charlie​ was ⁢impactful to me in such a way because he let me know that the ⁢fire of patriotic devotion is‍ in the heart of our youth,” Barksdale said.

Kalib ⁤Magana, president ⁣of the OU chapter for Turning ⁤Point USA,⁣ said​ he was‍ in disbelief⁣ when he‍ heard Kirk was killed. Magana, who said he had met and gotten to know Kirk ‍personally, remembered ⁤him ⁢as a “respectful and caring” person who was passionate about his personal beliefs, his Christian faith and⁢ his‍ family.

“I⁢ guess the only way to ‍really move on from this is, for ​us as patriots, for us‍ as⁢ the youth, to carry on what Charlie Kirk would’ve wanted​ us to​ do,” Magana said. “Right ⁢now, he would⁤ want⁤ us to continue on fighting for our ⁣country, doing what’s ​right, speaking the Word of⁢ God,​ to ensure that our ‍country ‌lives on.”

Turning⁣ Point USA, founded in⁤ 2012,⁤ has become a ‍prominent association ​in ‌American conservative​ politics,⁢ particularly among college students. Kirk,a vocal advocate for limited government,individual ​liberty,and conventional values,frequently visited college campuses to speak⁤ and engage with ‌students.⁤ His death ⁤has sparked⁢ a national conversation⁣ about political ​violence and the safety of⁢ public figures.

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HBCU Lockdowns: Threats Spark Campus Closures Across US

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Secret Service Agent Fired Over Anti-Kirk Social Media Posts

Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have gone into lockdown after threats were directed at the campus, school officials announced.

Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Southern University and A&M Collegeand Bethune-Cookman University locked down the morning of Thursday, Sept. 11, each citing potential threats made against the campuses. The lockdown at Southern University was later lifted, but all campus activities and classes were cancelled through the weekend, school officials announced on social media.

Spelman College in Atlanta also asked students and faculty to avoid campus and increased security measures due to a threat against nearby Clark Atlanta University, though the shelter-in-place order was later lifted. Clark Atlanta University confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that campus police are investigating threats and a shelter-in-place order has ended.

Virginia State shared an “urgent alert” at 8:30 a.m. ET, declaring the campus closed and advising students, faculty, and staff to check their emails. Campus police are “actively investigating the credibility of the threat received earlier today” along with local, state and federal law enforcement partners, the university said in a statement.

Alabama State told USA TODAY in a statement that it received “terrorist threats” and that it had shut down campus operations out of an abundance of caution.

“We are working in close coordination with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assess the situation and to ensure the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader ASU community,” the statement said.

Hampton University canceled classes for Sept. 11 and 12, saying in a statement“Hampton University has received notice of a potential threat and has ceased all non-essential activity, effective immediately.”

Lockdowns follow years of threats, violence at HBCUs

MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton condemned the threats, noting that several of the nation’s roughly 100 HBCUs have been targeted in recent years. USA TODAY found more than two dozen HBCUs in 12 states and Washington, D.C., were targeted by bomb threats in 2022prompting a federal hate crime and violent extremism investigation.

In 2023, officials said a gunman was confronted by campus security at Edward Waters University, the first historically Black college in Florida, before shooting three people at a nearby Dollar General store. Students at Tuskegee University, a private, historically Black institution, were among those wounded after gunfire erupted on campus in 2024leaving one person dead and 16 others injured.

“We have seen too much violence on our campuses, whether it was the brazen murder of Charlie Kirk yesterday or the threats against these HBCUs today,” Sharpton said in a statement. “Colleges and Universities should be a place of free expression and debate in a way that’s respectful, engaging, and productive. What we have seen the last two days is anything but that.”

Contributing: John BaconAlex GladdenThao NguyenFrancisco Guzman and Claire Thornton

(This story was updated to include video.)

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