Another professor has been summarily fired and disappeared, reportedly on instructions from the FBI. His whereabouts and what, if anything, he actually did wrong are unknown. Just raided, fired, *poof*. Welcome to King Donald’s Amerika.
Indiana University has faced criticism after abruptly firing Professor XiaoFeng Wang on the same day FBI agents executed search warrants at his home. The university also removed the couple’s online profiles, causing concern among academics regarding their due process. Federal authorities have confirmed the investigation is ongoing.’
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The notice of termination allegedly did not provide a reason, and Indiana University has refrained from providing information on the matter, citing FBI instructions. “At the direction of the FBI, Indiana University will not make any public comments regarding this investigation,” Indiana University spokesman Mark Bode said.
Bode added, “In accordance with Indiana University practices, Indiana University will also not make any public comments regarding the status of this individual.”
The Bloomington chapter of the American Association of University Professors formally protested the termination, arguing it violated university policy. “His appointment was terminated without the required notice and a hearing before the Faculty Board of Review,” the union stated.
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[Veracity IIR president Doug Kouns] Kouns said, “It’s certainly concerning. I’ve not seen anything like this.” He added, “Taking down his bio and his phone number and his email address, I’ve never done anything like that myself.”
Professor Abruptly Fired Amid FBI Raid
Indiana University has faced criticism after abruptly firing Professor XiaoFeng Wang on the same day FBI agents executed search warrants at his home. The university also removed the couple’s online profiles, causing concern among academics regarding their due process. Federal authorities have confirmed the investigation is ongoing. Wang has brought approximately $23 million in federalContinue reading “Professor Abruptly Fired Amid FBI Raid”
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