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Carolina Panthers employee fired after post mocking Charlie Kirk assassination, report says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — A now-former Carolina Panthers public relations employee was fired due to a social media post he made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, The Athletic reports.

The employee first began working with the team as a PR intern in 2024 and was later promoted to the role of football communications coordinator.

According to The Athletic, the Panthers employee made a post on his personal Instagram account showing a video of Kirk speaking with the caption, “Why are yall sad? Your man said it was worth it.” The post also featured an image of the song “Protect Ya Neck” by the Wu-Tang Clan.

The Carolina Panthers addressed the post on X, saying, “The views expressed by our employees are their own and do not represent those of the Carolina Panthers. We do not condone violence of any kind. We are taking this matter very seriously and have accordingly addressed it with the individual.

The Athletic reports that the Panthers have fired the employee.

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