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Reporter Suspended for Questioning Lawmaker After Shooting

9/11/2025

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Florida reporter A.G. Gancarski was suspended for questioning Rep. Randy Fine about gun policy after the shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, where Kirk later died.
Gancarski asked Fine if the incident influenced his views on campus carry legislation.
Fine expressed anger, deeming the inquiry inappropriate so soon after the tragedy.
Publisher Peter Schorsch emphasized the importance of empathy in such situations.
Gancarski defended his question as relevant to policy discussions.

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Story summary

Florida reporter A.G. Gancarski was suspended for questioning Rep. Randy Fine about gun policy after the shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, where Kirk later died.
Gancarski asked Fine if the incident influenced his views on campus carry legislation.
Fine expressed anger, deeming the inquiry inappropriate so soon after the tragedy.
Publisher Peter Schorsch emphasized the importance of empathy in such situations.
Gancarski defended his question as relevant to policy discussions.