The manic Manhattan school professor who threatened a Post reporter with a machete has been fired, the college stated Tuesday — because it emerged she is suing the NYPD for allegedly abusing her through the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Shellyne Rodriguez was sacked by Hunter College simply hours after the adjunct professor was caught on digicam holding the blade to the veteran reporter’s neck whereas threatening to “chop” him up outdoors her Bronx residence.
“Hunter College strongly condemns the unacceptable actions of Shellyne Rodriguez and has taken fast motion,” Hunter College spokesman Vince Dimiceli advised The Post.
“Rodriguez has been relieved of her duties at Hunter College efficient instantly, and won’t be returning to show on the faculty.”
The unhinged artwork professor wielded the machete and spewed the menacing remarks after the veteran Postie approached her relating to a viral video that confirmed her flipping out on pro-life students at Hunter College earlier this month.
In different developments, it additionally emerged Rodriguez is at present embroiled in a authorized saga in opposition to the NYPD over allegations officers abused her when she arrested through the George Floyd protests in June 2020.
Rodriguez, who’s the lead plaintiff within the lawsuit, claims she suffered nerve injury from being zip-tied when she was nabbed and put in a prisoner van with different protesters.