Jeremy M. Hylka, Lockport, Illinois (arrested May 2021) [inappropriate communication w/minor]

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Jeremy M. Hylka, 44, teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Lockport, Illinois, "inappropriate communication with a minor"

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• Joliet Catholic Academy, Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, Joliet, Illinois

Former Teacher Charged with Traveling to Meet a Minor

Joliet Police have announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for a former teacher after allegedly engaging in what authorities have described as “inappropriate communication with a minor.” A Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Hylka had been teaching at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and was a youth minister at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Joliet and the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. The Diocese of Joliet announced yesterday that he would ...

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Catholic Diocese of Joliet fires employee wanted on charges of traveling to meet a child, grooming; video shows 'inappropriate communication with a minor'

A former Catholic school teacher in the southwest suburbs has been charged after a video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor." Jeremy M. Hylka was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to Joliet police. Publically, Hylka was a former youth minister, father and teacher, and passionate about the weather. He even appeared in videos for the Joliet Weather Center. But out of view of his students and parishioners, police say Hylka tried to solicit sex with children on the internet. Police said on Wednesday they were alerted to a Snapchat video they ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

The Joliet Police Department late this afternoon announced that a Will County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka on charges of traveling to meet a minor and grooming. Upon learning of allegations against Hylka yesterday, Diocese of Joliet officials terminated his employment at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, both in Joliet. He is also prohibited from working or volunteering for any diocesan school or parish.

"We urge any individuals who have suspicions of child abuse to notify local law enforcement authorities and diocesan officials. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all children under our care.​

Statement from Joliet Police Department:

The Joliet Police Department has been made aware of a video depicting an adult allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor. Joliet Police Detectives possess this video and an investigation is currently underway. Thank you for your assistance. No further information will be released at this time.

"After further investigation by Joliet Police Detectives, the Will County State's Attorney Office has reviewed charges and a Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Thank you for the public's assistance.​

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Former Joliet Catholic teacher fired for ‘inappropriate conduct,’ charged and sought after citizen poses as 15-year-old in Snapchat exposé

Authorities are looking for a former teacher at a Joliet diocesan school who was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming after a citizen, acting independently, posed as a 15-year-old and uploaded alleged correspondence between the two on social media, police said Friday. A warrant was issued by a Will County judge Thursday for the arrest of Jeremy Hylka, a 44-year-old man who worked at a Joliet diocesan school, one day after the Joliet Police Department discovered a video about 6:30 a.m. on Snapchat depicting possible “inappropriate contact” between an adult and a minor, Joliet police Lt. Joe ...

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Former Joliet Catholic teacher fired for ‘inappropriate conduct,’ charged and sought after citizen poses as 15-year-old in Snapchat exposé

Authorities are looking for a former teacher at a Joliet diocesan school who was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming after a citizen, acting independently, posed as a 15-year-old and uploaded alleged correspondence between the two on social media, police said Friday. A warrant was issued by a Will County judge Thursday for the arrest of Jeremy Hylka, a 44-year-old man who worked at a Joliet diocesan school, one day after the Joliet Police Department discovered a video about 6:30 a.m. on Snapchat depicting possible “inappropriate contact” between an adult and a minor, Joliet police Lt. Joe ...

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with grooming after video leads to investigation

A former southwest suburban Catholic school teacher who was charged after video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor,' is currently hospitalized. Joliet police have been searching Jeremy M. Hylka following an arrest warrant that was issued on Wednesday. Hylka is charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to police. Detectives have been in communication with Hylka's attorney, police said Saturday. His attorney has indicated cooperation for Hylka to turn himself in upon his release from the hospital, police said. He will be held on $100,000 bond when he is taken into custody. Publically, ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

The Joliet Police Department late this afternoon announced that a Will County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka on charges of traveling to meet a minor and grooming. Upon learning of allegations against Hylka yesterday, Diocese of Joliet officials terminated his employment at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, both in Joliet. He is also prohibited from working or volunteering for any diocesan school or parish.

We urge any individuals who have suspicions of child abuse to notify local law enforcement authorities and diocesan officials. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all children under our care.​

Statement from Joliet Police Department:

The Joliet Police Department has been made aware of a video depicting an adult allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor. Joliet Police Detectives possess this video and an investigation is currently underway. Thank you for your assistance. No further information will be released at this time.

After further investigation by Joliet Police Detectives, the Will County State's Attorney Office has reviewed charges and a Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Thank you for the public's assistance.​

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with grooming after video leads to investigation

A Catholic school teacher was fired by the Joliet Diocese Wednesday and charged with grooming and other felonies following an investigation sparked by a video. Video Transcript: Array LIZA NAGY: Yeah. Alan, right now, Joliet police say they are very actively looking for a former Catholic school teacher and employee with the diocese of Joliet, who they say he's wanted on multiple felony charges including traveling to meet a minor and grooming. This is a situation police say has unfolded very rapidly over just the last few days. Right now, Joliet police say they are trying to track down Jeremy ...

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Former Joliet Diocese teacher being sought on child seduction charges following social media video

A former Catholic school teacher is now being sought by Joliet police after authorities were made aware of a video making the rounds on social media. A warrant has been issued for Jeremy Hylka, a former Joliet Diocese teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport, on child seduction charges. Prior to his role at St. Joseph Catholic, he taught at Joliet Catholic Academy for several years. Police were made aware Wednesday after a group called “Save Our Siblings” posted a video on Snapchat. The video allegedly shows Hylka meeting up with someone posing as a minor. Police said the ...

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with grooming after video leads to investigation

A former Catholic school teacher in the southwest suburbs has been charged after a video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor." Jeremy M. Hylka was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to Joliet police. Publically, Hylka was a former youth minister, father and teacher, and passionate about the weather. He even appeared in videos for the Joliet Weather Center. But out of view of his students and parishioners, police say Hylka tried to solicit sex with children on the internet. Police said on Wednesday they were alerted to a Snapchat video they ...

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Joliet Police Seek Fired Teacher Charged With Traveling to Meet a Child

Joliet police on Friday were searching for a teacher who was accused of misconduct with a child after investigators say he showed up at a McDonald's to meet an individual he thought was a 15-year-old boy. Jeremy Hylka, 44, was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming. According to police, Hylka had been communicating online with a man posing as teenage boy, and the two agreed to meet in person for sex Tuesday night. The founder of the group "Save Our Siblings," who would only identify himself with his first name, Shane, said he was behind the encounter. ...

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with child grooming is hospitalized, police say

A former southwest suburban Catholic school teacher who was charged after video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor,' is currently hospitalized. Joliet police have been searching Jeremy M. Hylka following an arrest warrant that was issued on Wednesday. Hylka is charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to police. Detectives have been in communication with Hylka's attorney, police said Saturday. His attorney has indicated cooperation for Hylka to turn himself in upon his release from the hospital, police said. He will be held on $100,000 bond when he is taken into custody. Publically, ...

FULL DIOCESE OF JOLIET STATEMENT:

The Joliet Police Department late this afternoon announced that a Will County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka on charges of traveling to meet a minor and grooming. Upon learning of allegations against Hylka yesterday, Diocese of Joliet officials terminated his employment at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, both in Joliet. He is also prohibited from working or volunteering for any diocesan school or parish.

We urge any individuals who have suspicions of child abuse to notify local law enforcement authorities and diocesan officials. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all children under our care.​

FULL JOLIET POLICE STATEMENT:

The Joliet Police Department has been made aware of a video depicting an adult allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor. Joliet Police Detectives possess this video and an investigation is currently underway. Thank you for your assistance. No further information will be released at this time.

After further investigation by Joliet Police Detectives, the Will County State's Attorney Office has reviewed charges and a Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Thank you for the public's assistance.​

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Former Joliet Catholic teacher accused of grooming, subject of warrant was found at hospital, expected to turn himself into custody, police say

As police were searching for a former teacher at a Joliet diocesan school who was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, the 44-year-old man was admitted to a hospital, and his attorney told police that he will turn himself in after his release from the hospital, the Joliet Police Department said Saturday. A warrant was issued by a Will County judge Thursday for the arrest of Jeremy Hylka one day after the Joliet Police Department discovered a video about 6:30 a.m. on Snapchat depicting possible “inappropriate contact” between an adult and a minor, Joliet police Lt. Joe ...

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As police were searching for a former teacher at a Joliet diocesan school who was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, the 44-year-old man was admitted to a hospital, and his attorney told police that he will turn himself in after his release from the hospital, the Joliet Police Department said Saturday. A warrant was issued by a Will County judge Thursday for the arrest of Jeremy Hylka one day after the Joliet Police Department discovered a video about 6:30 a.m. on Snapchat depicting possible “inappropriate contact” between an adult and a minor, Joliet police Lt. Joe ...

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Former Joliet Catholic teacher accused of grooming, subject of warrant, was found at hospital, expected to turn himself in, police say

As police were searching for a former teacher at a Joliet diocesan school who was charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, the 44-year-old man was admitted to a hospital, and his attorney told police that he will turn himself in after his release from the hospital, the Joliet Police Department said Saturday. A warrant was issued by a Will County judge Thursday for the arrest of Jeremy Hylka one day after the Joliet Police Department discovered a video about 6:30 a.m. on Snapchat depicting possible “inappropriate contact” between an adult and a minor, Joliet police Lt. Joe ...

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with child grooming is hospitalized, police say

A former southwest suburban Catholic school teacher who was charged after video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor,' is currently hospitalized. Joliet police have been searching Jeremy M. Hylka following an arrest warrant that was issued on Wednesday. Hylka is charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to police. Detectives have been in communication with Hylka's attorney, police said Saturday. His attorney has indicated cooperation for Hylka to turn himself in upon his release from the hospital, police said. He will be held on $100,000 bond when he is taken into custody. Publically, ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

The Joliet Police Department late this afternoon announced that a Will County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka on charges of traveling to meet a minor and grooming. Upon learning of allegations against Hylka yesterday, Diocese of Joliet officials terminated his employment at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, both in Joliet. He is also prohibited from working or volunteering for any diocesan school or parish.

We urge any individuals who have suspicions of child abuse to notify local law enforcement authorities and diocesan officials. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all children under our care.​

Statement from Joliet Police Department:

The Joliet Police Department has been made aware of a video depicting an adult allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor. Joliet Police Detectives possess this video and an investigation is currently underway. Thank you for your assistance. No further information will be released at this time.

After further investigation by Joliet Police Detectives, the Will County State's Attorney Office has reviewed charges and a Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Thank you for the public's assistance.​

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Former Joliet Catholic teacher accused of grooming, subject of warrant, was found at hospital, expected to turn himself in, police say

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Joliet Catholic school teacher fired, charged with child grooming is hospitalized, police say

A former southwest suburban Catholic school teacher who was charged after video surfaced showing him 'engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor,' is currently hospitalized. Joliet police have been searching Jeremy M. Hylka following an arrest warrant that was issued on Wednesday. Hylka is charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, according to police. Detectives have been in communication with Hylka's attorney, police said Saturday. His attorney has indicated cooperation for Hylka to turn himself in upon his release from the hospital, police said. He will be held on $100,000 bond when he is taken into custody. Publically, ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

The Joliet Police Department late this afternoon announced that a Will County judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka on charges of traveling to meet a minor and grooming. Upon learning of allegations against Hylka yesterday, Diocese of Joliet officials terminated his employment at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, both in Joliet. He is also prohibited from working or volunteering for any diocesan school or parish.
We urge any individuals who have suspicions of child abuse to notify local law enforcement authorities and diocesan officials. We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all children under our care.​

Statement from Joliet police:

The Joliet Police Department has been made aware of a video depicting an adult allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a minor. Joliet Police Detectives possess this video and an investigation is currently underway. Thank you for your assistance. No further information will be released at this time.

After further investigation by Joliet Police Detectives, the Will County State's Attorney Office has reviewed charges and a Will County Judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy M. Hylka in the amount of $100,000 for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child and Grooming. Thank you for the public's assistance.​

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Parents demand answers after former St. Joseph's teacher Jeremy Hylka charged with child sex crimes

Parents of students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport flooded into a closed-door meeting Monday night eager to ask questions about the former teacher now accused of child sex crimes. Jeremy Hylka worked as a teacher at St. Joseph's in Lockport and two other Joliet Catholic churches until last Wednesday, when police said they were alerted to a Snapchat video they said possibly showed inappropriate contact with a minor. In part of the video that was sent to police, authorities say you can see Hylka running from a Joliet McDonald's Tuesday night after investigators say he realized he'd been ...

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Parents of students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport flooded into a closed-door meeting Monday night eager to ask questions about the former teacher now accused of child sex crimes. Jeremy Hylka worked as a teacher at St. Joseph's in Lockport and two other Joliet Catholic churches until last Wednesday, when police said they were alerted to a Snapchat video they said possibly showed inappropriate contact with a minor. In part of the video that was sent to police, authorities say you can see Hylka running from a Joliet McDonald's Tuesday night after investigators say he realized he'd been ...

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Former teacher charged with child sex crimes was investigated in January, Diocese of Joliet says

There are new details about a former suburban school teacher who was fired after he was charged with child sex crimes. The school Jeremy Hylka used to teach at revealed this wasn't the first time he's been investigated while working at the school. The Diocese of Joliet said Hylka was on a two-week paid leave in January over allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor. Jeremy Hylka is charged with child grooming and other felonies after a Snapchat video surfaced. A cell phone camera was rolling as police say Hylka showed up to a Joliet McDonald's under the impression he ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

Diocese of Joliet officials and administrators of St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport on Monday night met with school parents.

The meeting was an honest outpouring of raw emotion, ranging from anger and grief to forgiveness and a call to come together as a family. Parents spoke from the heart, expressing their fears and disappointments, as well as their genuine affection for the St. Joseph family. All parents who spoke about their children said they loved St. Joseph Catholic School.

The principal and pastor addressed questions about Jeremy Hylka's hiring for a position teaching religion and science for the current academic year after he had just resigned from his previous employer, Joliet Catholic Academy.

Hylka applied for the St. Joseph's teaching position and was vetted like any other candidate.

Hylka was put on leave in January 2021 for two weeks out of an abundance of caution. The diocese became aware of a Tik Tok video that depicted an adult male lip-synching a song while text scrolled behind him. The text referenced a high school experience in which he was propositioned or groomed by a teacher, who was not named.

A source contacted the diocese identifying the man in the video by name.

Because the text in the video referenced a situation similar to that of Hylka's, the diocese determined the most prudent course of action was to put Hylka on administrative leave while the matter was investigated. The diocese reached out to the man in the Tik Tok video, but he wanted to remain anonymous and declined to talk to diocesan officials. Hylka's leave status was not disclosed to parents because it was a confidential personnel matter and because the account in the video could not be clearly linked to Hylka.

Hylka was terminated from his position at St. Joseph Catholic School, as well as his positions as a youth minister at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Joliet and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet, on Wednesday, April 28.​

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Former teacher charged with child sex crimes was investigated for prior allegation in January, Diocese of Joliet says

There are new details about a former suburban school teacher who was fired after he was charged with child sex crimes. The school Jeremy Hylka used to teach at revealed this wasn't the first time he's been investigated while working at the school. The Diocese of Joliet said Hylka was on a two-week paid leave in January over allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor. Jeremy Hylka is charged with child grooming and other felonies after a Snapchat video surfaced. A cell phone camera was rolling as police say Hylka showed up to a Joliet McDonald's under the impression he ...

Statement from Diocese of Joliet:

Diocese of Joliet officials and administrators of St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport on Monday night met with school parents.

The meeting was an honest outpouring of raw emotion, ranging from anger and grief to forgiveness and a call to come together as a family. Parents spoke from the heart, expressing their fears and disappointments, as well as their genuine affection for the St. Joseph family. All parents who spoke about their children said they loved St. Joseph Catholic School.

The principal and pastor addressed questions about Jeremy Hylka's hiring for a position teaching religion and science for the current academic year after he had just resigned from his previous employer, Joliet Catholic Academy.

Hylka applied for the St. Joseph's teaching position and was vetted like any other candidate.

Hylka was put on leave in January 2021 for two weeks out of an abundance of caution. The diocese became aware of a Tik Tok video that depicted an adult male lip-synching a song while text scrolled behind him. The text referenced a high school experience in which he was propositioned or groomed by a teacher, who was not named.

A source contacted the diocese identifying the man in the video by name.
Because the text in the video referenced a situation similar to that of Hylka's, the diocese determined the most prudent course of action was to put Hylka on administrative leave while the matter was investigated. The diocese reached out to the man in the Tik Tok video, but he wanted to remain anonymous and declined to talk to diocesan officials. Hylka's leave status was not disclosed to parents because it was a confidential personnel matter and because the account in the video could not be clearly linked to Hylka.

Hylka was terminated from his position at St. Joseph Catholic School, as well as his positions as a youth minister at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Joliet and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet, on Wednesday, April 28.​

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Ex-teacher charged with child sex crimes faced prior allegation: Diocese [video]

The Diocese of Joliet said Jeremy Hylka was on a two-week paid leave in January over allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor.

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Former Joliet teacher accused of grooming a child was in charge of school's Twitter account

A Joliet Array has not yet been arrested, but FOX 32 has learned that he was actually in charge of his school’s Twitter account. Former catholic school teacher Jeremy Hylka is Array after his release from the hospital. A warrant is out for his arrest on charges of traveling to meet a child and grooming. This comes after video surfaced of an encounter police say he had with a 19-year-old posing as a minor. The Diocese of Joliet and administrators with St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport, where Hylka worked, met with parents Monday night. In a statement, the diocese ...

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Catholic school teacher charged with child sex crimes didn't fulfill employment requirement: diocese

A former suburban Catholic school teacher who was fired after he was charged with child sex crimes did not fulfill St. Joseph Catholic School's employment requirements for their teachers, officials said Friday. In a statement, the Diocese of Joliet said they confirmed that while Hylka was at the Lockport school he only had a substitute teaching license, obtained in January 2021, and was not enrolled in a teacher preparation program, which is required to teach full time. Diocese officials said St. Joseph's principal Lynne Scheffler has been placed on immediate administrative leave while there is an investigation. Hylka is charged ...

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Former Catholic school teacher charged with child grooming didn’t meet employment requirements, Joliet Diocese says

The Diocese of Joliet Friday announced that a former Catholic school teacher charged with child grooming did not meet requirements to be a full-time teacher while he was at the school. Jeremy Hylka obtained a substitute teaching license in January but was not enrolled in a teacher preparation program, which was required to continue teaching in a full-time position at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport, the diocese said in a statement. Now, St. Joseph principal Lynne Scheffler has been placed on administrative leave while officials “examine the circumstances” regarding Hylka’s employment, the diocese said. Hylka was fired April 28 ...

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