A University of Oregon employee who told voters of President-elect Donald Trump to “fuck you” and “jump off a fucking bridge” has been placed on administrative leave. The New York Post reported.
“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 told the paper. “While we investigate, we are providing support to the students and employees involved, including resources for mental and emotional health.”
“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.”
As Blaze News previously reported, the student newspaper The Daily Emerald said: Fraternity and Sorority Assistant Director Leonard Cerrato posted an Instagram Story after Trump handily defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
The newspaper reported on Serrat 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.
You can watch the video of the abuse contained in the Daily Emerald article here. Cerrato's photo was available Thursday on his bio page on the public university's website. However, access to that page is rejected Friday morning.
a long video This rant begins like this: “I've cried already. I'm done with sadness. Anger has set in. I'm a very mean person and I'm very proud of it. In fact, love yourself and… , 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 they are friends or not.
The Daily Emerald reported that Serrato soon made his Instagram account private and declined to comment to the newspaper.
Before Cerrato was placed on administrative leave, Oregon State spokesperson Eric Howald told the Daily Emerald that “the university is currently gathering further information regarding the situation,” adding that, at this time, “the individual in question has not been identified.” It appears that he posted at a time that was convenient for him, which is well within that range.” their rights. ”
What else do you know about Cerato?
Cerato's LinkedIn profile It shows that he is also an anti-haze speaker. A month ago, Serrato reposted a short article about himself on his LinkedIn page. for college, for life — and the following excerpt seems to explain why he is 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. ”
Howald did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment Thursday afternoon asking whether the University of Oregon knew about the accusations against Cerrato when it hired him.
Cerrato did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment Thursday afternoon, but specifically spoke about his commitment to educate others after his comments about Trump supporters were reported. He did not respond to questions about whether he had anything to say in light of his declared “mission and purpose.” Kasumi.
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