Vulgar and racist messages revealed that Rhodes University's campus in Memphis, Tennessee, was actually a hoax. According to To school personnel.
The message was written on paper during the Thanksgiving holiday in front of National Panhellenic Council Square, the only space dedicated to honoring historic black fraternities and sororities. It is said that it was discovered. To WMC-TV.
“We are taking appropriate steps to hold this individual accountable, including through all available legal avenues.”
“They were vile,” the student told WREG-TV. “'F N-word, Trump Rules,' that's what it said.”
University officials investigated the incident with the help of Memphis police, but faced criticism for not identifying the threat sooner.
“We are a community that values diversity, inclusion, belonging, civility and respect, and we do not tolerate racial bias or hate speech,” the university said at the time.
Students immediately organized a protest on December 12 to denounce the hateful message. Dozens of students staged a silent protest on campus, holding placards demanding change, WMC reported.
On Wednesday, officials said said They said they identified the person responsible and admitted it was a hoax.
“Thanks to the tireless efforts of campus safety officers and the Memphis Police Department, the investigation into a recent hate crime on our campus has concluded with the identification of the perpetrator and the conclusion that this incident was a fabricated incident,” the statement said. It's dark. “This person accepts responsibility.”
They went on to indicate that they would take legal action against the individual.
“This matter has caused great distress to our community, and we are taking appropriate steps to hold this individual accountable, including through all available legal avenues,” the university added. .
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