After an angry voicemail popped up on Louisiana State Senator Michael Fesi’s (R-20) phone this week, the Louisiana State University graduate student who allegedly sent it is now reportedly under investigation by state police.
“LSP officials have confirmed an investigation into the complaint against [Marcus] Venable is active and ongoing. They declined to comment further,” said The Advocate. WWL has reached out to authorities for confirmation as well.
“LSP is aware of the voicemail and we are currently investigating the complaint. It is active and on-going,” said an LSP spokesperson in a statement sent to WWL.
Venable, a graduate student who teaches classes at the Baton Rouge university, apparently left the aggressive voicemail after a vote to override the state’s governor’s veto on a bill that would ban transgender care for minors, specifically puberty-blockers, hormone treatment, and gender-altering surgery. It was shared on Twitter by Greg Price.
In a copy of the voicemail, Venable can be heard telling Fesi he couldn’t wait to read his obituary and also referenced putting his “f***ing ass in the ground.”
“I just wanted to say congratulations to our state senator Big Mike Fesi and the f***ing moron voted to make things worse for people who are already suffering,” Venable allegedly said. “You fat f***ing piece of sh**.”
Now, Venable will no longer be teaching at the university, according to WAFB. The Advocate also shared a statement from LSU confirming that Venable would no longer be teaching at the school.
“As a university, we foster open and respectful dialogue. Like everyone, graduate students with teaching assignments have the right to express their opinions, but this profanity-filled, threatening call crossed the line,” the statement said. “This does not exhibit the character we expect of someone given the privilege of teaching as part of their graduate assistantship,” said the statement. “The student will be allowed to continue their studies but will not be extended the opportunity to teach in the future.”
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