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Georgetown Professor Faces Backlash, Removed After Insensitive Remarks

4/10/2026

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Georgetown University professor Jonathan Brown faced backlash after dismissive posts on X about concerns over Muslim rape gangs, drawing criticism for insensitivity.
In response to UK MP Rupert Lowe's comments linking Islam to the gangs, Brown replied, "Get over it," drawing further criticism.
Georgetown's interim President Robert M. Groves removed Brown as chair and placed him on leave, with the university condemning the remarks and reviewing the situation.

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Georgetown University professor Jonathan Brown faced backlash after dismissive posts on X about concerns over Muslim rape gangs, drawing criticism for insensitivity.
In response to UK MP Rupert Lowe's comments linking Islam to the gangs, Brown replied, "Get over it," drawing further criticism.
Georgetown's interim President Robert M. Groves removed Brown as chair and placed him on leave, with the university condemning the remarks and reviewing the situation.