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University of St. Thomas student conduct investigation

Overview

Following a viral video recorded on October 14 during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas launched an investigation into a student's conduct. The footage captured a confrontation in which a student used hateful language, including telling a protester to “go back to your own country.”

The university stated the incident was being investigated under its student code of conduct, noting that such language is inconsistent with its Catholic identity. While some reports noted the confrontation occurred amidst shouting from protesters, the remarks were widely characterized as racist.

By October 21, the student involved announced her withdrawal from the university and issued a public apology, stating she takes full responsibility for her behavior. Eyewitnesses noted that the activist involved, Derek Torstenson, used provocative tactics during the encounter.

Entities

University of St. Thomas · University of Minnesota · Turning Point USA · Derek Torstenson · Riley Gaines

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    University of St. Thomas student withdraws following viral confrontation

    A University of St. Thomas student is withdrawing from school and has apologized after a viral video of a heated confrontation with an activist sparked accusations of racism.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    University of St. Thomas investigates student over viral video

    The University of St. Thomas is investigating a student after a viral video showed her using hateful language toward a protester during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota.

Sources

alphanews.org · internewscast.com · offthepress.com · world-today-news.com