BOISE, Idaho — A 23-year-old former Idaho Department of Labor employee says he lost his job after making controversial comments online about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

David Berriochoa told Idaho News 6 he learned of his termination in an email from human resources.

“I woke up to an email from HR Friday morning, and that's when I heard it,” Berriochoa said.

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He had shared comments on his private Instagram story, calling Kirk a “known pedophile” — without providing evidence – and writing that Kirk’s death was a “net positive for society.”

“Well, initially what went through my mind is Charlie Kirk wasn't a very good pers

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