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Florida Bar Places Technician on Leave After Messages to Miami Player
An employee faces investigation following online comments sent to a Hurricanes player after the victory over Florida State.
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Employee Identified in Probe
The Florida Bar has placed a computer technician on administrative leave while looking into social media messages directed at Miami football player Damon Wilson II. The employee, Kade McLendon, had worked at the organization for about two years. The messages followed the Hurricanes' 43-35 win and included offensive language. Wilson shared details of the exchange publicly, highlighting challenges faced by Black student athletes.
Organization Statement and Next Steps
Officials at the Florida Bar described the messages as violations of internal policies on social media use. The group stated that an internal review remains underway and that it intends to uphold its rules while protecting due process for the employee involved. Attempts to contact McLendon for comment have not been successful.
Team Support and Upcoming Matchup
Miami offensive lineman Ryan Rodriguez expressed support for Wilson, describing him as a brother and noting that the situation goes beyond the field of play. Wilson is in his first season with the Hurricanes after time at Georgia and Missouri. The top-ranked team in the AP Top 25 is set to host Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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