The university confirmed that Professor Barri Brennan has returned to teaching at Fresno State after being placed on leave in September, when an audio clip began circulating on social media of Brennan saying, “It’s too bad he’s not dead” during a lecture after hearing that Charlie Kirk had been shot.
At this time, the university has no further comment on Brennan’s return.
On Sept. 14, Fresno State released a statement about the situation:
“The lecturer has been placed on leave effective immediately while we investigate this incident. Fresno State condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any language that celebrates or condones violence. Such remarks are antithetical to our values at Fresno State,” the statement read.
The Collegian will update this story as more information is revealed.
