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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Video of UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect's Valedictorian Speech Resurfaces

A video of Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, delivering his valedictorian speech in 2016 has resurfaced online. Mangione, who was arrested in Pennsylvania with an unlicensed firearm and fake ID, expressed ambitions to study AI at the University of Pennsylvania in the speech. The contrast between his promising past and current legal troubles has shocked many as authorities continue to investigate his involvement in the high-profile murder.

via Hindustan Times|

#crime #luigi-mangione #murder-investigation

educationcampus-controversy1 year ago•5 min saved

"Controversy at USC: Valedictorian Speech Cancellation Sparks Campus Tensions"

USC's decision to cancel a pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech has sparked intense controversy, leading to protests and debates over student activism, free speech, antisemitism, and anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate on campus. The cancellation has divided the student body and drawn criticism from faculty members, with some accusing the university of stifling open communication. The valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, has accused the university of singling her out as a hijab-wearing Muslim woman and insists she is not antisemitic. The decision has also drawn attention from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups, further fueling tensions at USC.

via Los Angeles Times|

#antisemitism #educationcampus-controversy #free-speech