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A teacher in Newport News, Virginia was fired for saying "I hope he suffered through all of it" following the murder of Charlie Kirk.

The teacher is among several educators who have been fired or disciplined for posts about Kirk’s death.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder , teachers, professors and principals across the nation are being fired or placed on leave for sharing "inappropriate" and "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

From Tennessee to California, some educators have found themselves out of a job "effectively immediately."

A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on September 13, 2025 in Orem, Utah. (Photo by Chet Strange/Getty Images)

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