An Arizona State University (ASU) professor who was seen verbally attacking a woman wearing a hijab has been barred from teaching at the institution, according to the school’s president.
ASU President Michael Crow said Jonathan Yudelman, a postdoctoral researcher, will “never” teach at the school again, following a viral video of Yudelman confronting a woman wearing a hijab at a pro-Israel protest near the campus in last weekend.
“He is no longer allowed to be on campus and will never teach here again,” Crow said.
Yudelman was a fellow at the ASU School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. He was identified in the viral video, which was circulated on several social media platforms, which showed him swearing at a woman wearing a hijab.
“I’m literally in your face — that’s right,” Yudelman said as the woman backed away.
The woman told him, “You are disrespecting my religious boundaries,” the teacher responded using profane language.
“You disrespect my sense of humanity, b—–,” he said.
The school said the teacher was placed on leave and “was not permitted to come to campus, teach classes or interact with students or staff.”
Prior to the incident, he resigned from his position effective June 30, according to the university. He was not scheduled to teach courses over the summer, according to an ASU spokesperson.
The institution referred the matter to the Tempe Police Department to conduct a criminal investigation, according to an ASU spokesperson.
“Arizona State University protects free speech but does not tolerate threatening or violent behavior,” the school said in a statement. declaration. “While peaceful protest is welcome, all incidents of violent or threatening behavior will be addressed.”
Sunday’s demonstration was attended by around 100 people. The incident comes as pro-Palestine protests erupt on college campuses across the country. Students protest President Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas and pressure institutions to divest from Israel.
Camps were set up at several colleges across the country. In response, some schools called on authorities to remove them, which led to clashes.
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