Louisiana AG calls apparent comments by Southern University law professor 'abhorrent'

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Southern University law professor Kelly Carmena is facing backlash over comments she allegedly made following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The purported message said in part, “I will 1000% wish death on people like him. He is the epitome of evil, and I have no compassion, not even a minute ounce of it for people like him who go around spewing hate the way he does. I can have empathy for his children, but not him.”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill released the following statement about the alleged comments made by the Southern University law professor:

"Political violence has NO place in a democratic society. The comments posted by this individual were abhorrent. Whatever your opinion is of Charlie, his assassination marked a dark day for all Americans and should be resoundingly condemned. This individual has a constitutional right to have opinions and social media amplifies them. But she does not have a right to teach at a public law school.”

In a statement to Louisiana First News, the law center wrote:

"The Southern University Law Center is aware of a recent social media post involving one of our employees that has raised concern. The views expressed in that post are the individual’s own and do not reflect the values or positions of the Law Center. We are reviewing this matter in accordance with the institution's personnel policies and procedures. The Law Center is committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism both online and offline."

This is a developing story. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

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