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Surgeon’s Controversial Comments Lead to Nurse's Suspension

9/14/2025

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Dr. Matthew Jung, a New Jersey surgeon, allegedly celebrated the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.
Nurse Lexi Kuenzle claims she was suspended for objecting to Jung's comments during a hospital incident.
After reporting Jung's remarks to management and posting on social media, Kuenzle was suspended without pay.
She is pursuing unspecified damages in her lawsuit.
Englewood Health has not commented on the matter.

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Story summary

Dr. Matthew Jung, a New Jersey surgeon, allegedly celebrated the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.
Nurse Lexi Kuenzle claims she was suspended for objecting to Jung's comments during a hospital incident.
After reporting Jung's remarks to management and posting on social media, Kuenzle was suspended without pay.
She is pursuing unspecified damages in her lawsuit.
Englewood Health has not commented on the matter.