CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Charlie Kirk assassination is leading to a rise in strong and sometimes hateful political statements on social media.

Queen City News is learning that several people in the Carolinas are either losing their jobs or being placed on leave for their posts on his killing.

One of the people fired is a communications coordinator for the Carolina Panthers.

That person is said to have posted on Instagram, "Why are y'all sad, your man said it was worth it" in reference to Kirk's death.

The Panthers released a statement saying in part, "The views expressed by our employees are their own and do not represent those of the Carolina Panthers. We do not condone violence of any kind."

"Speech is free," said Queen City News Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes. "P

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