Deon Pierre, a Justice Department employee, was terminated after he allegedly made threatening and harassing social media posts targeting former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his family. The posts, made while Pierre was on leave and not using his official title, reportedly included threats of violence and were considered deeply offensive.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) alerted the FBI to the posts, which led to an internal investigation by the Justice Department. The investigation concluded that Pierre’s conduct was unbecoming of a Justice Department employee and violated departmental policies.
The posts reportedly stemmed from Pierre’s disagreement with Morrison’s handling of the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, including the then-Prime Minister’s decision to take a family vacation to Hawaii during the crisis. Pierre allegedly also took issue with Morrison’s government’s environmental policies.
Following the investigation and his termination, Pierre acknowledged making the posts but expressed regret for the language used, attributing his actions to frustration and anger over the handling of the bushfires. He stated he did not intend to incite violence.
The Justice Department has a code of conduct that requires employees to maintain a high standard of professionalism and avoid engaging in behavior that could undermine public trust in the department. Pierre’s posts were deemed to have violated this standard, leading to his dismissal.
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