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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Georgetown professor removed as department chair after publicly hoping for symbolic Iranian strike on US
A professor at Georgetown University has been removed as chair of his department and is on leave after he publicly hoped Iran would launch a 'symbolic strike' on a U.S. military base, the university's president said. 'I'm not an expert, but I assume Iran could still get a bomb easily. I hope Iran does some symbolic strike on a base, then everyone stops. I'm surprised this is what these FDD/Hasbara people have been auto-erotically asphyxiating themselves for all these years,' Dr. Jonathan Brown, the Alwaleed bin Talal chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, posted on X in June after the U.S. struck Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. He added, 'Ironically, the main takeaways (in my non-expert opinion, and I'm happy to be corrected) from all this have nothing to do with a US attack: 1) Iran can take a licking; 2) if Israel attacks Iranian cities, it gets f—ed up pretty bad. I mean I've been shocked at the damage Iranian missiles caused; 3) despite his best efforts, Reza Pahlavi HVAC repair services still only third best in Nova.' Dr. Jonathan Brown, a professor at Georgetown University, has been removed as chair of his department for posting a tweet acknowledging that he hoped Iran would launch a 'symbolic strike' on a U.S. military base. Georgetown University Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves testified to the House Education and Workforce Committee that Brown had been removed as chair of the department and placed on leave following the tweet. He said the university was currently reviewing Brown's case. 'Within minutes of our learning of that tweet, the Dean contacted Professor Brown, we issued a statement condemning the tweet. Professor Brown is no longer chair of his department, he's on leave, and we're beginning the process of reviewing the case,' Groves testified. The hearing, titled 'Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology,' saw testimony from Georgetown President Groves, CUNY Chancellor Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Berkeley Chancellor Dr. Rich Lyons and others. The hearing comes as colleges across the country have been plagued with antisemitism in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Brown's comments elicited fierce pushback online, with many outraged over his perceived call for violence against U.S. forces. 'I went to graduate school with Jonathan Brown,' Jewish People Policy Institute fellow Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn posted on X. Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves said Brown has been removed from being chair of the Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service while also being placed on leave. Nate Hovee – 'I'm appalled to see him calling for Iran to attack U.S. troops and his awe at attacks on Israeli civilians. @Georgetown- enough!' Brown previously told Fox News Digital that he had been calling for 'de-escalation' with Iran, and that his post had been misinterpreted. He said he was hoping for an Iranian response akin to their attack after the U.S. took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in which the Islamic Republic launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Iraq but caused no casualties. 'I was calling for de-escalation as I am very opposed to American involvement in foreign wars,' he said. When asked for comment, Georgetown University referred Fox News Digital to President Grove's testimony. Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Georgetown professor removed as department chair after publicly hoping for symbolic Iranian strike on US
A professor at Georgetown University has been removed as chair of his department and is on leave after he publicly hoped Iran would launch a "symbolic strike" on a U.S. military base, the university's president said. "I'm not an expert, but I assume Iran could still get a bomb easily. I hope Iran does some symbolic strike on a base, then everyone stops. I'm surprised this is what these FDD/Hasbara people have been auto-erotically asphyxiating themselves for all these years," Dr. Jonathan Brown, the Alwaleed bin Talal chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, posted on X in June after the U.S. struck Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. He added, "Ironically, the main takeaways (in my non-expert opinion, and I'm happy to be corrected) from all this have nothing to do with a US attack: 1) Iran can take a licking; 2) if Israel attacks Iranian cities, it gets f---ed up pretty bad. I mean I've been shocked at the damage Iranian missiles caused; 3) despite his best efforts, Reza Pahlavi HVAC repair services still only third best in Nova." Israeli Columbia Professor Leaves School Over Failure To Address Anti-israel Protests Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves testified to the House Education and Workforce Committee that Brown had been removed as chair of the department and placed on leave following the tweet. He said the university was currently reviewing Brown's case. "Within minutes of our learning of that tweet, the Dean contacted Professor Brown, we issued a statement condemning the tweet. Professor Brown is no longer chair of his department, he's on leave, and we're beginning the process of reviewing the case," Groves testified. Read On The Fox News App The hearing, titled "Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology," saw testimony from Georgetown President Groves, CUNY Chancellor Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Berkeley Chancellor Dr. Rich Lyons and others. The hearing comes as colleges across the country have been plagued with antisemitism in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Elite University Professor Sparks Social Media Backlash After Revealing What Iran Should Do Next: 'This Demon' Brown's comments elicited fierce pushback online, with many outraged over his perceived call for violence against U.S. forces. "I went to graduate school with Jonathan Brown," Jewish People Policy Institute fellow Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn posted on X. "I'm appalled to see him calling for Iran to attack U.S. troops and his awe at attacks on Israeli civilians. @Georgetown- enough!" Brown previously told Fox News Digital that he had been calling for "de-escalation" with Iran, and that his post had been misinterpreted. He said he was hoping for an Iranian response akin to their attack after the U.S. took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in which the Islamic Republic launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Iraq but caused no casualties. "I was calling for de-escalation as I am very opposed to American involvement in foreign wars," he said. When asked for comment, Georgetown University referred Fox News Digital to President Grove's article source: Georgetown professor removed as department chair after publicly hoping for symbolic Iranian strike on US Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Georgetown professor removed as department chair after publicly hoping for symbolic Iranian strike on US
A professor at Georgetown University has been removed as chair of his department and is on leave after he publicly hoped Iran would launch a "symbolic strike" on a U.S. military base, the university's president said. "I'm not an expert, but I assume Iran could still get a bomb easily. I hope Iran does some symbolic strike on a base, then everyone stops. I'm surprised this is what these FDD/Hasbara people have been auto-erotically asphyxiating themselves for all these years," Dr. Jonathan Brown, the Alwaleed bin Talal chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, posted on X in June after the U.S. struck Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. He added, "Ironically, the main takeaways (in my non-expert opinion, and I'm happy to be corrected) from all this have nothing to do with a US attack: 1) Iran can take a licking; 2) if Israel attacks Iranian cities, it gets f---ed up pretty bad. I mean I've been shocked at the damage Iranian missiles caused; 3) despite his best efforts, Reza Pahlavi HVAC repair services still only third best in Nova." Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves testified to the House Education and Workforce Committee that Brown had been removed as chair of the department and placed on leave following the tweet. He said the university was currently reviewing Brown's case. "Within minutes of our learning of that tweet, the Dean contacted Professor Brown, we issued a statement condemning the tweet. Professor Brown is no longer chair of his department, he's on leave, and we're beginning the process of reviewing the case," Groves testified. The hearing, titled "Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty, Funding, and Ideology," saw testimony from Georgetown President Groves, CUNY Chancellor Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Berkeley Chancellor Dr. Rich Lyons and others. The hearing comes as colleges across the country have been plagued with antisemitism in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. Brown's comments elicited fierce pushback online, with many outraged over his perceived call for violence against U.S. forces. "I went to graduate school with Jonathan Brown," Jewish People Policy Institute fellow Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn posted on X. "I'm appalled to see him calling for Iran to attack U.S. troops and his awe at attacks on Israeli civilians. @Georgetown- enough!" Brown previously told Fox News Digital that he had been calling for "de-escalation" with Iran, and that his post had been misinterpreted. He said he was hoping for an Iranian response akin to their attack after the U.S. took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in which the Islamic Republic launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Iraq but caused no casualties. "I was calling for de-escalation as I am very opposed to American involvement in foreign wars," he said. When asked for comment, Georgetown University referred Fox News Digital to President Grove's testimony.
North Wales Live
10-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
People warned to look out for these three tell-tale signs of a ticket scam
A new study has found one in five Brits have been a victim of at least one ticket scam, losing an average of £186 in the process. This follows research involving 2,000 UK adults which revealed that one in five have fallen prey to at least one ticketing fraud. The survey discovered that those who were duped lost an average of £186 each. Additionally, 28% experienced a 'close call', which left them feeling let down, exasperated and furious. Furthermore, 27% chose to keep their close call – or genuine online ticketing fraud – hidden from others. In the fight against ticket fraud, a specialist from The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailer (STAR), whose membership includes Ticketmaster, has outlined key warning signs to help prevent you becoming a target. Jonathan Brown, chief executive of STAR, explained: "Fraudsters are getting smarter, but there are ways to stay safe. Stick to secure, verified sellers to make sure your ticket leads to the real experience and not to disappointment. "Buying from a STAR member is one of the best ways to protect yourself and you'll have access to our Alternative Dispute Resolution service if anything goes wrong." A Ticketmaster representative commented: "Our top piece of advice when purchasing tickets is to avoid buying from social media at all costs - you never know who is on the other side of the screen. "As demand surges for concerts, sports events and festivals, fraudsters often take advantage of that urgency, luring people in with deals that are simply too good to be true. "Everyone deserves to enjoy their favourite events without worrying about being scammed. By staying vigilant, doing a quick bit of research and resisting the pressure to act fast, you can help protect yourself and others from falling victim to ticket fraud." The study also revealed that 72% of those who narrowly avoided a dodgy deal did so because they sensed something was amiss with the transaction and backed out. Meanwhile, 43% were prompted to reconsider when their banking app flagged the need for additional verification, prompting them to think twice. According to the statistics gathered by music concerts are the prime targets for scammers, followed by sporting events and festivals. Alarmingly, 24% have observed suspicious activities when attempting to purchase tickets for family or children's events. A concerning finding is that only 60% of respondents feel confident in their ability to identify a ticket scam online. Furthermore, nearly half (44%) of those who have previously acquired tickets from unofficial sources admitted they were aware of the risks involved. A representative from Ticketmaster cautioned: "Some scammers even try to sell you tickets before the event is on sale, remember that this will always be a fake unless it's an official presale." They also warned against another common deceit: "Another tactic is sending fans a link to a replica of an official ticketing website – so go directly to the page rather than following links." Superintendent Amanda Wolf, head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau at the City of London Police, issued a warning: "This summer we're seeing all the biggest ticketed concerts and events happen, like the Oasis reunion tour, but those scrambling to buy last minute tickets have become prime targets for fraudsters." She urged caution, advising: "Remember to take a moment and Stop! Think Fraud before buying tickets through social media. "Look out for unsolicited or unexpected messages selling sold-out tickets as it could be a fraudster. She concluded by saying: "Stay safe and follow Action Fraud's advice to protect yourself from fraud."
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
People warned to look out for these three tell-tale signs of a ticket scam
People warned to look out for these three tell-tale signs of a ticket scam A new study has been issued on scams. Here are the top red flags to look out for How 'scam savvy' are you? Take the quiz to find out. (Image: Getty ) A new study has found one in five Brits have been a victim of at least one ticket scam, losing an average of £186 in the process. This follows research involving 2,000 UK adults which revealed that one in five have fallen prey to at least one ticketing fraud. The survey discovered that those who were duped lost an average of £186 each. Additionally, 28% experienced a 'close call', which left them feeling let down, exasperated and furious. Furthermore, 27% chose to keep their close call – or genuine online ticketing fraud – hidden from others. In the fight against ticket fraud, a specialist from The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailer (STAR), whose membership includes Ticketmaster, has outlined key warning signs to help prevent you becoming a target. Jonathan Brown, chief executive of STAR, explained: "Fraudsters are getting smarter, but there are ways to stay safe. Stick to secure, verified sellers to make sure your ticket leads to the real experience and not to disappointment. "Buying from a STAR member is one of the best ways to protect yourself and you'll have access to our Alternative Dispute Resolution service if anything goes wrong." A Ticketmaster representative commented: "Our top piece of advice when purchasing tickets is to avoid buying from social media at all costs - you never know who is on the other side of the screen. "As demand surges for concerts, sports events and festivals, fraudsters often take advantage of that urgency, luring people in with deals that are simply too good to be true. Article continues below "Everyone deserves to enjoy their favourite events without worrying about being scammed. By staying vigilant, doing a quick bit of research and resisting the pressure to act fast, you can help protect yourself and others from falling victim to ticket fraud." The study also revealed that 72% of those who narrowly avoided a dodgy deal did so because they sensed something was amiss with the transaction and backed out. Meanwhile, 43% were prompted to reconsider when their banking app flagged the need for additional verification, prompting them to think twice. According to the statistics gathered by music concerts are the prime targets for scammers, followed by sporting events and festivals. Alarmingly, 24% have observed suspicious activities when attempting to purchase tickets for family or children's events. A concerning finding is that only 60% of respondents feel confident in their ability to identify a ticket scam online. Furthermore, nearly half (44%) of those who have previously acquired tickets from unofficial sources admitted they were aware of the risks involved. A representative from Ticketmaster cautioned: "Some scammers even try to sell you tickets before the event is on sale, remember that this will always be a fake unless it's an official presale." Article continues below They also warned against another common deceit: "Another tactic is sending fans a link to a replica of an official ticketing website – so go directly to the page rather than following links." Superintendent Amanda Wolf, head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau at the City of London Police, issued a warning: "This summer we're seeing all the biggest ticketed concerts and events happen, like the Oasis reunion tour, but those scrambling to buy last minute tickets have become prime targets for fraudsters." She urged caution, advising: "Remember to take a moment and Stop! Think Fraud before buying tickets through social media. "Look out for unsolicited or unexpected messages selling sold-out tickets as it could be a fraudster. She concluded by saying: "Stay safe and follow Action Fraud's advice to protect yourself from fraud."
