UW Researcher Mara Maughan Accused of Social Media Threat

The University of Washington is investigating researcher Mara Maughan after she allegedly called for the assassination of conservative figures in a social media post. Maughan, who works in the Department of Microbiology, referenced Tyler Robinson, charged with the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk. Educational Freedom Institute’s Corey DeAngelis criticized the rhetoric as normalizing political violence and called for disciplinary action. The university stated it is reviewing the situation, asserting a commitment to denouncing violence.

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