Lexi Kuenzle, a nurse at Englewood Health in New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit claiming she was suspended without pay after reporting a doctor who allegedly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk. According to the lawsuit, the doctor—identified as Matthew Jung—made inflammatory remarks in front of staff and patients, saying things like “He had it coming” and “He deserved it.”
Kuenzle says she reported the doctor’s comments to hospital management and later posted on social media about what she witnessed. She claims she was then suspended without pay, and that during her suspension, she was also told she might lose her job. A union representative allegedly encouraged her to look for other employment.
Englewood Health responded by placing both the nurse and the doctor on suspension while an internal investigation was conducted. The doctor has since resigned. The hospital later reinstated Kuenzle, stating she would continue her work and receive full pay for her scheduled shifts.
In her legal filing, Kuenzle also alleges that her Christian faith played a role in how she was treated, citing protections under New Jersey laws against discrimination and whistleblower protections. She is seeking unspecified damages and has requested a jury trial.
Her attorney emphasized that her actions were motivated by professional ethics and a commitment to patient care, arguing that speaking up was a duty. The case has drawn attention to issues of workplace conduct, freedom of speech, and how healthcare institutions respond to controversial statements from staff.