I forgot that there were also firings after George Floyd's death.
Law EnforcementTroy University Chief of Police John McCallFacebook post claiming Floyd "absolutely" contributed to his own death.Fired on June 9, 2020.
Law EnforcementSouth Dakota AG Office contractor Racist posts about a Black Lives Matter protest in Topeka, KS.Contract terminated.
Corrections Pennington County Jail officer Kathleen BurnsFacebook comments blaming Floyd's death on him, using slurs for disabled people, and mocking breathing complaints in jail.Disciplined (not fired, due to good record).Corrections
NJ Department of Corrections officer (Bayside State Prison)Participated in video imitating Floyd's killing during a counter-protest in Franklinville, NJ.Suspended pending investigation.
HealthcareFirefighter EMT (unspecified location)Racist content related to protests.Fired.Healthcare2 nurses, 1 hospital admin, 1 community clinic adminRacist posts about Floyd or protests.Fired.
HealthcareNurse in Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center)Offensive Facebook comments on George Floyd demonstrations, violating social media policy.Terminated; arbitrator upheld as "just cause" in 2020 grievance.
LogisticsFedEx worker in Franklinville, NJInvolved in video imitating Floyd's killing during a counter-protest.Fired after identification via video.
Education Incoming lacrosse player at private universityRacist Snapchat about Floyd's death.Admission rescinded.
Sports/MediaCarolina Panthers PR stafferSocial media posts deemed offensive amid protests.
Fired.Sports/MediaPHNX Sports staff writer Posts related to the tragedy cycle of cancel culture post-Floyd.Fired.
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