The University of Illinois State has taken disciplinary action against graduate teaching assistant Derek Lopez after he was captured on video flipping a Turning Point USA table and tearing up the group’s flyers. The school confirmed Lopez has been relieved of his duties pending further investigation.
According to the university’s statement, Lopez, a 27-year-old graduate student, was seen in the video speaking to a man next to where the conservative group was promoting an upcoming appearance by political comedian Alex Stein. Lopez can be heard saying,