Male claims he's student who was forced out of Texas college after mocking Charlie Kirk's death. Now he's begging for money.



A male is claiming he's the former Texas State University student who was forced out of the college last week after getting caught on video mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination during a vigil for the slain Christian conservative activist — and he's begging for money on GoFundMe.

In the video, the student is first seen in the crowd saying, "Charlie Kirk got it in the neck!" before slapping the right side of his neck, pretending to convulse, and uttering a number of words that had to be bleeped out of the clip. Some observers are heard laughing at the student.

'Complaining that he was expelled for his words, while mocking a man that was murdered for his words. Grow up, take responsibility, and try and be a good human being.'

Seconds later, the student walked up to the front of the crowd to an elevated position under a statue and announced to those gathered in front of him, "My name is Charlie Kirk," before again slapping the right side of his neck and falling to the ground. As the student walked back into the crowd, he spit on the ground near others and is heard saying in an unredacted video, "F**k that [N-word]."

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott reacted on X to video of the mocking student by writing, "Hey, Texas State. This conduct is not accepted at our schools. Expel this student immediately. Mocking assassination[s] must have consequences."

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The school issued a statement Tuesday from President Kelly Damphousse saying, "The university has identified the student in the disturbing video from Monday's event. I will not tolerate behavior that mocks, trivializes, or promotes violence on our campuses. It is antithetical to our TXST values. The individual is no longer a student at TXST."

Two days later, an individual who identified himself as Devion Canty Jr. launched a GoFundMe campaign to "help me cover the costs of pursuing my education elsewhere or taking the necessary steps to return to Texas State."

More from the GoFundMe description:

Recently, I faced a situation where I had to choose between immediate expulsion or withdrawing from the university. I made the decision to withdraw — not because I wanted to leave, but for my own safety and the well-being of the campus community.

Unfortunately, the only public narrative out there is that I am an 'out-of-control, disrespectful young Black man.' In reality, I am a passionate student who made a mistake in the heat of the moment after being repeatedly disrespected — spit on, called racial slurs, and witnessing women being cursed at and pushed around. I spoke up, and while I recognize my actions weren’t perfect, I did not harm anyone.

As of Monday morning, Canty's GoFundMe has generated nearly $25,000 in donations; the goal was $15,000.

In addition, Texas State's Black Men United advertised Canty's GoFundMe campaign on Instagram and added the following statement:

Please support with whatever you can our brother in his fight to return to Texas State University. He was arbitrarily forced to withdraw under pressure from the governor of the state and the many threats to his life. The administration in a completely unprofessional and unprecedented manner presented him with a 'Mafia'-style option of withdraw or be expelled. Mr. Canty earned his way into this university and deserved better treatment and due process from the university. We demand not only that he is allowed to return as a student but that the students who spewed racial vitriol at him at the statues are expelled immediately as they are the TRUE danger to this campus!

Several commenters didn't exactly see it that way:

  • "Well, you now know what accountability is. You CHOSE to behave this way and mock the murder of a God-fearing man, who stood up for everyone in this country. I hope you have learned a valuable lesson. What you did on campus was disgusting," one commenter wrote. "IF this had happened to a family member or friend of YOURS, you would be disgusted that someone would mock their murder the way you did. I pray that God opens your eyes and heart that Charlie’s wife is a WIDOW at age 31. Has two babies ages 3 and 1 years old. Charlie would have happily spoken with you, encouraged YOU to be a better young man and human."
  • "Complaining that he was expelled for his words, while mocking a man that was murdered for his words," another commenter added. "Grow up, take responsibility, and try and be a good human being."
  • "There a PO Box to send flowers?" another commenter quipped.
  • "'I felt like I had no choice but to leave for my safety' now help me raise money to return to the same college I felt unsafe at," another commenter said. "What a clown."

As readers of Blaze News likely already know, an unhinged Texas Tech student was expelled after getting caught on video mocking and accosting a Charlie Kirk supporter. She then allegedly unleashed physical attacks and was soon arrested and charged with assault.

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What's more, New York University's College Republicans organized a vigil following Kirk's assassination and were met with hostility, including protesters who got physical with vigil attendees and one guitar player who — after club President Ryan Leonard said he'd pray for his salvation — blurted out a demented song: "I don't want your salvation! I want you to f**king die! We're not gonna give you a second chance, even when you beg for it, on your knees, begging and pleading!"

Here's the clip, which is used with permission from @nyurepublicans on X. Content warning: Language:

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"To interrupt a solemn vigil full of grieving young people who were trying to honor the life of an inspiration and mentor they looked up to is pure evil, and we will not let them intimidate us into silence," Leonard later said in a statement. "We will go even harder to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk."

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Charlie Kirk hater goes nuclear on supporter of slain activist — then pays price after allegedly unleashing physical attacks



A unhinged female was caught on video mocking and accosting a Charlie Kirk supporter — and paid a big price after allegedly unleashing physical attacks.

The incident took place Friday at Texas Tech University and involved a student there, the Daily Mail reported.

'I'm not being aggressive! My voice is very calm! You're calling me aggressive because I'm a black woman!'

Cellphone video shows a man wearing a Make America Great Again hat and holding a sign in memory of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University during one of his popular student-focused events.

But a female didn't like the Kirk supporter's sign, which simply read, "Rest in peace, Charlie."

Video shows the female jumping up and down and chanting "F**k y'all homie dead! He got shot in the head!"

The man wearing the MAGA hat says, "Evil is real, people, and it kind of looks like that," as he pans his cell phone toward the female in question. He adds, "Evil. Evil. Murder is bad; she is evil."

She's seen getting in the man's face with her cell phone, after which he asks, "Can somebody tell her to back up, please?"

Oddly, the female tells him to not push the camera in her face, and he replies, "I'm sitting here. You walked up to me. I don't want this. I said, 'Rest in peace.' Just leave me alone. Please don't come after me. I want to be left alone."

Another female off-camera tells her she is being emotional, which only raises her ire: "I'm not emotional, ma'am! Don't tell me what I am and what I'm not! You can get out of my face 'cause I can tell you what you are, but you won't like it!"

The man insists she is being aggressive, and then the female shoots back, "I'm not being aggressive! My voice is very calm! You're calling me aggressive because I'm a black woman!" The man denies the allegation.

RELATED: The left’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination is DISGUSTING

The Daily Mail identified the female in question as 18-year-old Camryn Giselle Booker, a Texas Tech University student.

The outlet added that things escalated when "Booker allegedly shoved several people, including an elderly veteran and a young mother with her child" — and that "prompted a physical altercation that spread into the street."

The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office on Monday morning told Blaze News that Texas Tech Police arrested Booker on Friday, that she was given a Class C Citation for assault, and that she posted a $200 cash bond on Saturday.

The incident caught the attention of Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who posted reactions on X. One of them reads, "Definitely picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk. Thanks Texas Tech."

The other post from Abbott shows a photo of Booker getting handcuffed, and it reads, "This is what happened to the person who was mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Texas Tech. FAFO."

In response to one of Abbott's posts, Cody Campbell — chairman of the Board of Regents for the Texas Tech University System — posted on X that "We, @TexasTech, are proud of our values and are not afraid to stand up for them. Strive for Honor Evermore! Long Live the Matadors!!"

NewsNation reported that it's attempting to confirm reports of Booker's expulsion from Texas Tech and has reached out to the school for comment.

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Army vet learns daughter got attacked, but she's at college 1,000 miles away. So he's on a plane that day and settles things.



Bill Steinkirchner and his wife, Melanie, got a call Sunday morning from their college-student daughter that no parent wants to receive.

Melanie Steinkirchner wrote on Facebook that their daughter was walking to breakfast when a male assaulted her, took swings at her, said he had a gun, and threatened to kill her. She was able to duck down, run, and avoid getting hurt, but she was still shaken during her phone call home.

But Dad was undeterred, recalling to the station that he told police, 'No! I'm not gonna stop following him. This is my daughter. I’ve got to get this guy.'

But her home is in Southern California — and KIRO-TV noted that the Steinkirchners' daughter is a student at the University of Washington in Seattle. That's about 1,000 miles away.

But that distance was no barrier for Dad.

"As soon as we got that call, Bill booked a flight and was on his way to Seattle," Melanie wrote on Facebook. "I truly didn't want him taking this into his own hands, but I couldn't stop him."

Steinkirchner — owner of Stone Church Brewing in Corona — told the station he booked the next flight to Seattle with the intention of confronting the male who threatened his daughter.

“I think any father would’ve done the same thing," he told KIRO. "It’s my baby girl."

Oh, and by the way, Steinkirchner told Blaze News his previous profession was Army colonel.

Melanie wrote on Facebook that her husband landed in Seattle around 2:30 p.m. that same day and arrived at the university district around 3:30 p.m. Steinkirchner had descriptions of the male and received photos of him from his daughter and her fellow students, KIRO said, adding that students reported on a UW message board being harassed by the same male throughout the weekend.

Steinkirchner told KIRO he was retracing his daughter's steps — and around 4 p.m. he spotted the assailant, Melanie wrote.

"And I looked at him, and I said, 'Hey!'" Steinkirchner recounted to KIRO, adding that he yelled a few expletives at the male, who immediately ran away.

Steinkirchner added to the station that despite the fact that he turns 60 next month and was wearing a backpack, he chased after the male.

What's more, Steinkirchner added to KIRO that he was on the phone with police during the chase through an alley, noting that authorities ordered him to "stop following" the male and insisted that "you can’t chase him."

But Dad was undeterred, recalling to the station that he told police, "No! I'm not gonna stop following him. This is my daughter. I’ve got to get this guy."

KIRO said Steinkirchner finally cornered the male, and police soon arrived and handcuffed him.

Image source: Bill Steinkirchner, used by permission

Officers then brought Steinkirchner’s daughter to the scene to identify the suspect, the station said. Here's video from Steinkirchner of that moment:

Police then took 23-year-old Ryan Dileo into custody, KIRO said.

"A nearby security guard identified Dileo as the suspect in other similar incidents involving swinging a broom. Officers arrested Dileo for investigation of felony harassment. Dileo was booked in the King County Jail," Seattle police said in a statement to the station.

Melanie added the following to her Facebook post, "Dad to the rescue!! Bill finally got to see Kyra back on campus after the police dropped her back, and she ran to him and gave him the biggest hug."

You can view KIRO's video report and interview with Steinkirchner here.

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Video: College student wants to buy meal for homeless man, but Popeyes manager refuses to allow sale — and police are called on student



A Georgia State University student tried to buy a meal for a homeless man from an Atlanta Popeyes, but a manager at the fast-food restaurant refused to allow the sale — and police even were called on the student.

The GSU senior, Jo Ortega, recorded the incident on video and posted it last month on TikTok, where it's been viewed over 5 million times, according to WAGA-TV.

What are the details?

Ortega told WAGA she was picking up a DoorDash order from the Popeyes near Ponce de Leon Avenue when she noticed a man who looked hungry.

Image source: WAGA-TV video screenshot

But when she tried to order him a meal, no dice.

According to Ortega's video, she was in a vehicle in the drive-through lane when she asked for a manager — who eventually appeared and refused the transaction.

"No ma’am, you can’t do it," the manager says.

"Why? He’s asking for food," Ortega protests.

"Ma’am, you can’t do it," the manager repeats before adding, "I don't ... care about you recording me, baby."

And that was that.

But then it got even worse. Police were called on Ortega.

Image source: WAGA-TV video screenshot

"At that moment I was terrified," she later revealed to WAGA. "I thought I was gonna get arrested. I was like, 'Maybe I should just call my family, and I might not be coming home tonight.'"

Image source: WAGA-TV video screenshot

Atlanta police confirmed to the station that officers responded to a call about a woman refusing to leave the drive-through, but police didn't do anything since Ortega didn’t break any laws.

Not only that, she told WAGA that officers complimented her.

"The officer pulled me to the side and was like, ‘I really thank you for doing that; thank you for buying him food. I appreciate that,’" Ortega noted to the station.

Common sense prevails

Ortega told WAGA that a store general manager soon was contacted, and he felt terrible about what happened and then let Ortega and the homeless man order anything they wanted that night for free.

"My name's Jazz and thanks," the homeless man was heard saying as he waved to the camera outside Ortega's vehicle.

Popeyes told the station in a statement that it's "committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect" and that it has "ensured all employees at this restaurant have been provided with retraining to help navigate a range of guest interactions, such as the situation highlighted in the video."

Ortega told WAGA she started an online fundraiser to help Jazz find permanent housing: "Oftentimes the homeless are treated like stray animals, stray cats. 'If you feed them, they’re gonna keep coming back, and we don't want them to keep coming back.' In all of this, I believe that people deserve to be treated like people."

Philly college student refuses to give his keys to armed carjackers, fights them, gets shot in knee, hit in head with gun. Crooks take off without victim's SUV.



A Saint Joseph's University student who refused to give up his keys Tuesday night to a pair of carjackers in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia fought them and ended up getting shot in the knee and hit in the head with a gun, WPVI-TV reported.

The carjackers got away — but without the student's SUV, the station said.

What are the details?

The student — whose 21st birthday is Wednesday — was returning home from campus and had just pulled up to his apartment on Upland Way by Drexel Road in his blue Subaru Outback around 10:40 p.m., WPVI said.

Two masked men then exited a dark-colored minivan — possibly a Dodge Caravan — along the dark, tree-lined street and approached the student, Capt. John Walker told WCAU-TV. The pair also were wearing black hooded sweatshirts, WPVI said.

They announced the robbery to the student, who had just exited his vehicle, WPVI added, and the suspects tried to take the student's keys and get into his vehicle.

But the student fought back, Walker told WCAU.

The student was struck in the head with a handgun, Walker added to WCAU, and at least one of the would-be carjackers fired two shots, striking the student in the knee.

Image source: WPVI-TV video screenshot

Police told WCAU the suspects got back in the minivan and fled toward Woodbine Avenue.

However, authorities added to KYW-TV that the suspects had the victim’s keys to his vehicle.

The victim was taken to Lankenau Medical Center in stable condition, WPVI said.

Investigators are checking for surveillance video, WCAU added.

Anything else?

Walker told WPVI police haven't seen similar crimes in the area.

"It's a relatively quiet area of Overbrook Farms, no instances here, just concerned obviously because this kid was at the school this evening, coming home ... for the rest of the evening," he added to the station. "He had an event at the school in the morning, and he gets shot over the course of this attempted carjacking."

U. of Rhode Island may expel student who allegedly posted racist message to NFL player; school has offered counseling to all students



The University of Rhode Island may expel a student accused of posting a racist message on social media directed toward an NFL player, the Providence Journal reported.

What are the details?

The Instagram message was posted Sunday after a game in London between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the paper said. The Jaguars won the game 23-20 on a 54-yard field goal as time expired.

The Journal added that the post has since been taken down and — citing sports websites — a tweet from Dolphins defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah, which shared the message directed toward him, also has been taken down.

"I normally ignore stuff like this but this is uncalled for!" Ogbah said in his tweet regarding the message directed toward him, according to the Palm Beach Post.

According to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, Ogbah said he deleted the tweet containing racist message because he didn't want to be a distraction: "I just wanted to show those keyboard warriors that you can't do that, we're still human."

'Deeply committed to anti-racism'

Marc Parlange, URI's president, issued a statement Sunday saying "the university learned today of an offensive, unacceptable, and racist comment posted to social media today, allegedly by one of our students. This language is abhorrent and has no place in a community that is deeply committed to anti-racism."

The University learned today of an offensive, unacceptable and racist comment posted to social media today, alleged… https://t.co/Azybs4G5S9

— URI (@universityofri) 1634523831.0

Parlange's statement added that "given the significance of this issue, the university has taken immediate action and referred the matter to the University student conduct process for review."

Kathy Collins, URI's vice president of student affairs, told the Journal the school can't share information about the student pending the results of its investigation.

However, she added to the paper that the accused can accept responsibility for the act — but if that doesn't happen, a hearing is held which may involve a panel of university members which will rule on whether policies were violated.

The Journal said sanctions can range from a warning to expulsion.

Counseling offered to students

Mary Grace Almandrez, URI's chief diversity officer, told the paper her office has invited all students to contact her department if they need counseling or any other types of support.

"We heard that students appreciated that our most senior leader issued a statement so quickly," Almandrez added to the Journal. "They understood this was a campus who took these kinds of things seriously."

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