Teachers Receive Death Threats Over Halloween Costume Allegations
Teachers at an Arizona high school faced doxing, online harassment, and multiple death threats following false claims about their Halloween costumes. The controversy began when a Turning Point USA spokesperson wrongly accused the school's math department of mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination through their attire.
Incident Details
On Friday, the math department at Cienega High School wore matching white T-shirts splattered with fake blood and the phrase “Problem Solved” printed in black letters. A photo of the teachers was shared on the Vail School District’s official Facebook page. According to the district superintendent, John Carruth, neither students nor parents expressed concern about the costumes during the school day.
False Accusations and Public Reaction
The following day, Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of Charlie Kirk’s show, posted the image on X (formerly Twitter), claiming:
“Concerned parents just sent us this image of what's believed to be teachers in [Vail School District] mocking Charlie's murder. They deserve to be famous, and fired.”
Kolvet implied that the teachers’ shirts resembled the “Freedom” T-shirts Kirk was wearing when he was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10.
School District Response
The Vail School District clarified that no complaints were received during the school day, highlighting the discrepancy between the false accusations and the reality at the school.
Summary
The unsubstantiated allegation led to severe consequences for educators who wore Halloween costumes unrelated to any political statement.
Author’s Summary
The false claim about teachers mocking Charlie Kirk sparked baseless online attacks and death threats, showing how misinformation can quickly endanger innocent individuals.