The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer.

Professor Michael Hook’s attorney Jim Leach released the letter from the university on Friday.

“We have taken into consideration your remorse for the post, your past record of service, and the university’s interest in efficient operations,” the letter says. “Based upon these factors, the university, in consultation with the Board of Regents, hereby withdraws its intent to terminate your contract.”

The letter was signed by USD President Sheila Gestring. Neither USD nor the Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities, immediately responded to So

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