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An Illinois State University teaching assistant has been fired after he was captured on video flipping a Turning Point USA<\/a> table and tearing up the group’s flyers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“While Illinois State University<\/a> does not comment specifically on personnel matters, we can confirm Derek Lopez has been relieved of his duties as a graduate teaching assistant pending further investigation,” the school confirmed in a Monday afternoon release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lopez,\u00a0a 27-year-old graduate student, can be seen in the video speaking to a man next to where the conservative group was promoting an upcoming appearance by political comedian Alex Stein.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHER’S ASSISTANT FLIPS TURNING POINT USA TABLE, TEARS DOWN FLYERS: ‘JESUS DID IT’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Well, you know, Jesus did it, so you know I gotta do it, right?”\u00a0Lopez told the man before\u00a0he\u00a0was seen flipping the table over.<\/p>\n

“Thanks guys, have a great day,” he said before walking away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He was also accused of disrupting a second informational table hosted by a student group, according to Illinois State University Police<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

He was arrested on Friday and faces charges for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Police said the case is pending and may be grounds for additional charges and university disciplinary action.<\/p>\n

OKLAHOMA STUDENT SAYS STAFF ‘THREAT’ AFTER CHARLIE KIRK TRIBUTE WON’T SILENCE HIM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Saturday, the school reaffirmed its commitment to free speech.<\/p>\n

“The University recognizes the diverse perspectives represented on our campus. We expect everyone to listen and respond to opposing views with civility,” a statement said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, too, did the campus police force.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We are committed to protecting the First Amendment<\/a> rights as well as safety of everyone in our campus community,” Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We encourage all members of our community to learn more about free speech rights and responsibilities at Illinois State University, including constructive ways to respond when encountering speech they may disagree with,” the statement<\/a> continued.<\/p>\n

Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report.<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/university-fires-turning-point-usa-table-flipper-from-teaching-assistant-role-after-campus-outburst <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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