Columbia's Yaniv Erlich Allegedly Calls for Assassination of Congresswoman Cori Bush

Aug 24, 2024, 04:41 PM

Yaniv Erlich, an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, has come under scrutiny for allegedly calling for the assassination of U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush. This call was reportedly made on his now-hidden social media account, following Bush's support for Palestine and opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza. The situation has raised questions about Columbia University's policies regarding faculty conduct and the implications of such statements. The incident has sparked discussions about academic freedom and the responsibilities of educators in expressing political views.