"Cecilia Culver alleges that Ernst & Young and George Washington University engaged in a 'coordinated institutional assault' on her ability to work and her reputation after her commencement speech."
"The lawsuit states that Ernst & Young placed Culver on administrative leave the day after her speech, locking her out of her email account without any investigation or hearing."
"An associate dean at George Washington University remarked that Culver 'strayed from her prepared remarks' and that her comments 'do not reflect' the university's views."
Cecilia Culver filed a lawsuit against George Washington University and Ernst & Young after being fired for her comments about the 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza during her commencement speech. The lawsuit claims violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act, alleging a coordinated effort to damage her reputation and employment. Following her speech, Ernst & Young placed her on administrative leave and terminated her without a proper investigation or hearing, despite no policy violations.
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