The head of the New York University Bar Association was fired from that position for publicly blaming Israel for the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.
The bar association voted 707-428 in an online poll between Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 to oust Ryna Workman, who said, “Israel bears full responsibility” for Hamas’ brutal massacre.
“We chose Ryna Workman for that prestigious role to lead in the best interests of the student body. They are misusing their platform and instead serving their own personal interests and are on a soapbox as many students are still processing the horrific things we saw outside of Israel on October 7,” said Cole Kauffman, an NYU law student who voted to oust Workman to The Post.
“Someone who cannot see beyond their own perspective is unfit to lead a diverse constituency and unworthy of the honor of SBA President at NYU Law.”
Workman’s dismissal was mobilized by their colleagues almost immediately after he sent an Oct. 10 letter NYU leadership quickly moved to rebut.
The entire SBA was later disbanded for security reasons.
Ryna Workman’s public condemnation of Israel after the October 7 attacks sparked controversy. Ryna Workman / Facebook NYU law school students vote to oust Workman as bar association president. Helayne Seidman
“NYU Law strongly condemns the recent terrorist acts and atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel. The killing and kidnapping of civilians, and the use of sexual violence and the separation and torture of children, are all despicable and cruel,” the school said in an October 11 statement.
“We want to say, loud and clear, to our community: Any statement that does not acknowledge this atrocity does not reflect the values of NYU Law.”
The employee, who is trans, also faced swift professional consequences when a job offer at law firm Winston & Strawn, the white shoe form representing Hunter Biden, was swiftly rescinded.
The workers – who have been seen on campus tearing up leaflets of Israelis held hostage by Hamas – remain defiant and unrepentant.
Workers lose job offers after blaming Israel for Oct. 7 attacks. James Keivom
“I will continue to speak out for Palestinian human rights and use whatever platform I have to call for a ceasefire and an end to this occupation that is hurting the Palestinian people,” Workman told ABC News.
In a statement to Washington Square News, Workman said he was “disappointed with the outcome” of the vote.
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