{
  "id": 7032482,
  "title": "They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/they-lost-their-jobs-after-posting-about-charlie-kirk-but-some-have",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:49:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj06jgl9qzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September 2025, Gerald Bourguet's life took an unexpected turn when he posted critical comments about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Bourguet, a young father who had recently bought a house and was working full-time on professional men's basketball, expressed his disapproval of Kirk and his supporters. Screenshots of Bourguet's posts quickly went viral, leading to his job loss, exposure of his home address, and receiving threatening messages. The family, fearing for their safety, moved out of state and eventually relocated permanently. Despite the turmoil, Bourguet claims he does not regret his statements, but acknowledges that his life has changed irrevocably since that day. His situation is not unique. Hundreds of others faced similar consequences after posting critical comments about Kirk within hours of his death. While some have had their jobs reinstated or received compensation, others like Bourguet had to start anew. The aftermath of Kirk's assassination saw mixed reactions. Some criticized the critics for being tasteless or inciting violence, while others demanded swift action against those who celebrated the activist's death. The White House and Vice-President JD Vance also joined the push for punishment. Despite the controversy, Bourguet remains resolute in his stance, stating that he would not wish the experience on his worst enemy.",
  "summary": "Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.",
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        "title": "They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/they-lost-their-jobs-after-posting-about-charlie-kirk-but-some-have-7036629",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:49:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}