The Brief A teacher in Newport News, Virginia was fired for saying "I hope he suffered through all of it" following the murder of Charlie Kirk. 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. A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on September 13, 2025 in Orem, Utah. The district did not identify the employee or offer details on what the social media post said, FOX 26 reports. School officials said the employee "offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk."