Cornell University professor calls Hamas terror attack 'exhilarating' and 'exciting'
Hillary Clinton confronted by heckler over Biden’s ‘warmongering’ speech: ‘Sit down!’Bigot who punched Jewish woman in the face on NYC subway arrested, charged with hate crimeRussell Rickford, an associate professor of history, went viral for the incendiary remarks to students during a pro-Palestinian protest soon after the surprise attack on Israel killed 1,400 people, mostly civilians.
“Professor Russell Rickford has requested and received approval to take a leave of absence from the university,” the Ivy League schoolCornell Professor Russell Rickford, who called the Hamas attack on Israel “exhilarating” and “energizing,” has taken a leave of absence from the university.His students first became aware Friday in an email from Professor Tamika Nunley saying she would be taking over his course on post-Civil War African-American history.
A petition demanding Rickford’s termination has gained almost 11,000 signatures on change.org, the outlet reporting, noting that among those who called for his resignation are Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Claudia Tenney .In an Oct. 17 statement signed by President Martha Pollack and Board of Trustees Chairman Kraig Kayser, Cornell condemned Rickford’s remarks.
“This is a reprehensible comment that demonstrates no regard whatsoever for humanity,” they continued. “The university is taking this incident seriously and is currently reviewing it consistent with our procedures.”
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