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ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following his comments about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Journalism professors suggest the suspension was due to business reasons and pressure from affiliate stations.

During a monologue, Kimmel criticized Trump supporters and the former president's reaction to Kirk's death.

Media groups Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt the show, and the FCC chairman also condemned Kimmel's remarks.

ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely Sept. 17 following comments he made about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk didn't surprise local First Amendment experts.

"He has the right to say things that are wrong or offensive, and his employer can take action

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