Texas AG Paxton Investigates UNT Response to Students Celebrating Charlie Kirk Killing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the University of North Texas (UNT) following reports that some students celebrated the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Paxton accuses the university of failing to discipline or expel these students and of tolerating what he describes as "radical leftist violence" and extremist rhetoric on campus. The inquiry follows an incident where a student was reportedly told to leave class after denouncing the celebration of Kirk's shooting, while other students cheered. Paxton's investigation aims to determine if UNT violated state laws on public safety and civil rights and criticizes the university for a lack of accountability and action against left-wing extremist groups allegedly promoting violence and threats. The university has stated it is cooperating with the investigation but has not confirmed any disciplinary measures. Paxton has urged UNT leadership to expel students involved in such behavior to curb the spread of violent radical ideologies on campus.