A New Jersey nurse has been suspended after bravely speaking out against a doctor who allegedly celebrated the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, claiming he “deserved it.” The nurse, Lexy Coons Sell, has since filed a lawsuit against her employer, asserting that her suspension is unjust and a violation of her rights as a healthcare professional.
According to Sell, she overheard the unnamed doctor making these inflammatory remarks at the nurse’s station, prompting her to confront him about his behavior. “How are you saying this as a doctor? That someone deserved to die?” Sell recounted, expressing her shock at the callousness displayed by a medical professional. After reporting the incident to her manager, she was instructed to go home, only to later discover her indefinite unpaid suspension.
The hospital has stated that both the doctor and Sell are under suspension to facilitate a thorough investigation, but their response has drawn scrutiny. Sell’s attorney, John Paul Deal, emphasized that healthcare professionals have a duty to uphold patient safety and ethical standards, questioning whether this doctor could provide impartial care to patients who share Kirk’s views.
Sell’s lawsuit seeks to restore her job and hold the hospital accountable for what she describes as a violation of her rights. “I have been waiting to hear from them. Ready to come back to work if they want me to,” she stated, highlighting her determination to return to her profession.
This incident raises serious questions about the ethical responsibilities of medical professionals and the potential implications for patient care. As the investigation unfolds, the spotlight remains on the hospital’s actions and the broader implications for healthcare ethics in a politically charged environment.
