Georgetown Professor Sparks Removal Calls After Rape Gang Remarks

Clear Facts

• Georgetown University Professor Jonathan A. C. Brown told social media users to “get over” concerns regarding Muslim rape gangs.
• Brown previously urged Iran to launch a symbolic strike against United States military bases.
• The professor has a history of defending Islamic supremacism, slavery, and non-consensual sexual acts.

Professor Jonathan A. C. Brown, who chairs the Islamic Civilization department at Georgetown, sparked outrage after dismissing concerns about an escalating crisis of rape gangs in the United Kingdom.

Brown posted the dismissive remark twice on social media in response to discussions regarding the link between particular religious backgrounds and these crimes.

British Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe initially highlighted the issue on social media before Brown responded.