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Temple Student Denies Role in Viral Antisemitic Incident as Fallout Intensifies

Barstool Sports fires employees, Temple University suspends Mohammed Adnan Khan, and police investigate while Khan disputes accusations and raises funds for legal support.

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Dave Portnoy on May 1, 2025, in New York City.
Temple University student Mo Khan and Stew Peters, an antisemitic podcaster. (Screenshot)
Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy accused Temple student Mohammed Adnan Khan of antisemitism.

Overview

  • A video showing a waitress at Barstool Sansom Street in Philadelphia holding an antisemitic sign went viral, prompting widespread outrage.
  • Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy fired two employees and initially offered a trip to Auschwitz for reflection, but rescinded the offer after disputes over responsibility.
  • Temple University suspended student Mohammed Adnan Khan, who denies involvement in the sign's creation and claims he was acting as a 'citizen journalist.'
  • Khan launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser to cover legal fees and public relations efforts, alleging a lack of due process in his suspension.
  • Philadelphia police are actively investigating the incident, while Portnoy continues to publicly criticize Khan and media coverage of the controversy.