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U of T Puts Professor on Leave After Post on Charlie Kirk Shooting

Officials cite safety concerns as Toronto police review reports tied to the professor's online remark.

Overview

  • Associate professor Ruth Marshall was placed on administrative leave and is off campus, with the university saying the matter is under review.
  • U of T closed the Jackman Humanities Building through Monday, moved or cancelled classes, and deployed Campus Safety to the site.
  • The Toronto Police Service confirmed a report was filed and said the situation is under investigation.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Colleges Minister Nolan Quinn condemned the comment, with Quinn saying he urged the university to act.
  • Marshall says her post addressed atrocity denial related to Gaza rather than celebrating Kirk’s killing, while her X account went private and her university pages were restricted.