Teachers Receive Death Threats After Controversy Over Halloween Costumes
Staff at an Arizona high school have been subjected to online harassment and multiple death threats following false claims about their Halloween costumes. The accusations arose after a Turning Point USA spokesperson wrongly stated that teachers were mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination through their attire.
Incident Details
On Friday, members of the Cienega High School math department wore matching, bloodied white T-shirts with the phrase “Problem Solved” printed in black across the front. A photo of this group was shared on the Vail School District Facebook page.
The district’s superintendent, John Carruth, confirmed that no complaints were filed by students or parents during the school day regarding the costumes.
Turning Point USA Response
On Saturday, Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of Charlie Kirk’s show, reposted the photo on X (formerly Twitter), claiming:
“Concerned parents just sent us this image of what's believed to be teachers in [Vail School District] mocking Charlie's murder. They deserve to be famous, and fired.”
Kolvet suggested the costumes resembled the “Freedom” T-shirts Kirk wore when he was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Aftermath
- Teachers at Cienega High School were doxed (personal information revealed publicly).
- The staff received a significant volume of online attacks and numerous death threats.
Superintendent's Statement
John Carruth emphasized the lack of complaints during the event, indicating the school community did not perceive the costumes as offensive at the time.
“No student or parent complained about the costumes during the school day,” he stated.
Summary: False accusations of teachers mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination through Halloween costumes led to severe online harassment and death threats against them, despite no official complaints from the school community.
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