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Minnesota Substitute Teacher Banned for Reenacting George Floyd's Murder

A police officer working as a substitute teacher in Minnesota has been banned after allegedly reenacting George Floyd's murder and making racially harmful comments.

  • The incident occurred at Woodbury High School, where the substitute teacher, Steve Williams, allegedly reenacted the murder of George Floyd using a student.
  • Williams, a police officer from Prescott, Wisconsin, was placed on administrative leave and is under investigation by the school district and local police.
  • Students reported that Williams made inappropriate comments, including racist and sexist remarks, and demonstrated aggressive behavior in class.
  • The school district has prohibited Williams from entering any district property and reported the incident to state education and licensing authorities.
  • Teachers on Call, the staffing agency that employed Williams, has terminated his employment following the incident.
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