Overview

• The foundation said it terminated an advisory board member for inappropriate remarks related to Kirk’s killing without naming the person, and multiple outlets identified the removed member as Hamilton County Judge Ted Berry.
• Local reports attributed to Berry Facebook comments including “Rest in Hatred & Division!” and “How’s he feel about gun violence & gun control in Hell, now?” with another post reported as “So, a white guy killed him! Color it KARMA!”
• Berry told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he does not condone violence and said, “I regret if I caused division… That was not my intent. And I hope there can be peace.”
• Ohio State Rep. Adam Matthews called the remarks unacceptable and urged Berry to resign or face removal, citing expectations that judges remain fair and beyond reproach.
• A section listing advisory board members was removed from the foundation’s website, and the group reiterated its mission to support children facing mental-health challenges and food insecurity since its 2022 launch.