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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Anna Betts

Dozens of workers penalized after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel

a group of people stand outside building saying 'jimmy kimmel live' and hold signs such as 'jimmy said nothing wrong!' 'cancel disney' and 'don't give up speak up'
Demonstrators gather in Hollywood, California, on Thursday to protest against ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air. Photograph: JW Hendricks/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

In the aftermath of the far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, dozens across the United States have been fired, suspended or disciplined over social media posts about Kirk and his death, as employers and public officials crack down on remarks they deem “inappropriate”.

After Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September while speaking at Utah Valley University, members of the Trump administration called on the public to expose anyone appearing to be “celebrating” his killing.

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