FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A convicted Fresno State alum turned University of Oregon administrator is now under investigation after making controversial statements on social media stemming from the recent election results.
In a now-deleted video posted to his personal Instagram account, Leonard Serrato was heard airing his frustrations over the election results while encouraging supporters of President-elect Donald Trump to commit suicide.
“If you are so sad about your groceries being expensive, get a better (expletive) paying job. Do better in life. Get a (expletive) education. Do something because you are (expletive) stupid,” said Serrato in the video.
The University of Oregon says it is aware of the post and released a statement, saying it ‘finds the statements made in the video abhorrent and not in alignment with our values or mission.’
This recent incident not Serrato’s first brush with controversy.
In 2014, Serrato and two of his fraternity brothers were charged in connection to the hazing death of Fresno State freshman Philip Dhanens.
Prosecutors say Serrato purchased the alcohol …