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Teacher Faces Backlash for Mocking Kirk's Assassination

10/25/2025

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Lucy Martinez, a teacher at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Chicago, allegedly mocked the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a September 10 'No Kings' protest.
A video surfaced showing her making a provocative gesture toward Kirk supporters.
The school stated that Martinez's actions do not reflect its values.
The legitimacy of a letter from Principal Dawn Iles-Gomez addressing the incident remains unverified.

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Story summary

Lucy Martinez, a teacher at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Chicago, allegedly mocked the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a September 10 'No Kings' protest.
A video surfaced showing her making a provocative gesture toward Kirk supporters.
The school stated that Martinez's actions do not reflect its values.
The legitimacy of a letter from Principal Dawn Iles-Gomez addressing the incident remains unverified.