UPDATE: Teaching Assistant who Flipped Over TPUSA Table FIRED from Illinois State University

A few days ago, we brought you a story about a teaching assistant who was arrested at Illinois State University after flipping over a Turning Point USA table on campus.

Full scoop here:

Teacher Assistant ARRESTED After Flipping Over TPUSA Table at Illinois State University

Now, we have an update.

The 27-year-old graduate student Derek Lopez has been fired from his job as a teaching assistant at the university.

Actions have consequences.

BREAKING: Illinois State University teaching assistant Derek Lopez, who was ARRESTED for flipping over a TPUSA table, has been FIRED from the University

FAFO!pic.twitter.com/QD87lPnLdY

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That haircut should be a criminal offense, in and of itself!

I mean, look at this:

🚨BREAKING UPDATE: Illinois State University Police have confirmed that 27-year-old teaching assistant Derek Lopez, who attacked a TPUSA table, vandalized property, and assaulted staff during an on-campus event, was ARRESTED on charges of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damage to… https://t.co/JoI6jefzp9 pic.twitter.com/phUJ0r56fL

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Fox News confirmed that Lopez has been fired:

An Illinois State University teaching assistant has been fired after he was captured on video flipping a Turning Point USA table and tearing up the group's flyers.

"While Illinois State University does not comment specifically on personnel matters, we can confirm Derek Lopez has been relieved of his duties as a graduate teaching assistant pending further investigation," the school confirmed in a Monday afternoon release.

Lopez was released on orders to appear for his court date.

He's facing charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

25 News Now noted:

ISU Police said Lopez was released on a notice to appear in court. Disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property are non-detainable offenses under Illinois’ SAFE-T-Act.