The University of Oregon official who told voters of President-elect Donald Trump to “fuck you” and “jump off that damn bridge” is no longer at the university. KDRV TV reported.
As Blaze News previously reported, the student newspaper The Daily Emerald said: Leonard Cerrato, assistant director of fraternities and sororities, posted an Instagram Story after Trump handily defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November's presidential election.
“I don't care if you're my family. I don't care if you're my friend. I don't care if we've been friends all our lives.”
The newspaper reported Mr. Cerato as follows. said His supporters (some of whom are Oregon State students) said, “If you voted for Donald Trump, you can literally give a fuck. If you're so sad that groceries are expensive, why don't you get paid more?'' Get a better job. Get a better education, you're an idiot.”
The video rant ended with him saying, “And I hope you jump off a fucking bridge,” before he made a peace sign to the side.
a long video Serrato's rant begins with the following words: “I've cried already. I'm done grieving. Anger has started. I'm a very mean person and I'm very proud of it. In fact, love yourself. And because ”, I say this in the rudest way possible: I don't care if you're my family, I don't care if you're my friend, I don't care if you're my friend, I don't care if you're my friend or not.
The Daily Emerald reported that Serrato soon made his Instagram account private and declined to comment to the newspaper.
Shortly after Cerrato's abusive video went viral, the university placed him on administrative leave.
“As a public university, we take seriously our obligation to provide an environment that welcomes diversity and respect for thought, consistent with our educational mission,” a university spokesperson said. new york post. “While we conduct our investigation, we are providing support to the students and employees involved, including resources for mental and emotional health.”
Before Cerrato was placed on administrative leave, university spokesperson Eric Howald told the Daily Emerald that “the university is currently gathering further information regarding the situation” and that at this time “the individual is not It appears that he posted it at a time that was convenient for him, which is well within that range.” their rights. ”
What else do you know about Cerato?
Serrato has been removed LinkedIn profile He also showed that he is an anti-haze speaker. In October, Cerrato reposted a short article about himself on his LinkedIn page. for college, for life — I can’t show more — and the following excerpt seems to explain why he’s against hazing.
Leo Cerrato never imagined he would be delivering this message.
Until August 31, 2012, his experience as a fraternity member was typical. But that night everything changed. One of his chapter's new members died in an alcohol-related hazing incident. Due to his involvement, Leo was prosecuted and sentenced to prison. Because of this, Leo has made it his personal mission to work to end hazing.
He swore to his brother that his death would not be in vain.
a 2018 Profile Story In the Sonoma State Star student newspaper, Serrato, who just became the new head campus advisor for fraternities and sororities at Sonoma State University, said, “While attending Fresno State University in 2012, Serrato was involved in a hazing-related fatal accident. '' Pledge died from excessive drinking due to hazing. ”
The Star added that Cerrato has “pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of supplying alcohol to a minor resulting in death in 2014.” He was sentenced to 90 days in the Fresno County Jail and 90 days as an adult in the county, according to the Press Democrat. Offenders face a work program, three years of probation, and a $220 fine. ”
Serrato is quoted in the story as follows: “When I was a new member educator, one of our new members passed away in an incident related to Moyamoya. That event truly inspired me and helped me understand my mission and purpose in life. It opened my eyes to what it means to be educated. [sic] Students about hazing. ”
Prior to the publication of Blaze News' first article on the matter, Howald immediately responded to Blaze News' request for comment asking whether the University of Oregon knew about the accusations against Cerrato when it hired him. did not respond.
Cerrato also did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment prior to the publication of Blaze News' first article on the matter, but specifically about his comments regarding President Trump's Trump supporters. The question is whether he has anything to say after his remarks were reported. It declared a “mission and purpose” regarding educating others about hazing.
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