Shelton State Expels Women Accused Of Making Racist Threats Online

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College President Chris Cox on Wednesday spoke out concerning the circulation of a Snapchat video including racist threats, which follows criminal charges brought against the two women allegedly responsible.

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As Patch previously reported, Emily Elizabeth Cornett, 20, and Sydney Angela Holder, 20, were charged with disorderly conduct late last week after the video began to gain traction on social media, resulting in a mix of concern and backlash in the Tuscaloosa community.

"The hurt and offensiveness of this recent social media posting was in direct opposition and contradiction to our College’s core values, and I share the disappointment and outrage that these events have caused," Cox said. "The individuals involved do not embody the high expectations we have for our students and employees, and as such, they are no longer part of the institution or our programs."

Both women were jailed on the misdemeanor offenses and were released after their bonds were set at $500 each. The arrests were made after Shelton State officials notified the Tuscaloosa Police Department of the threats made in the video, which apparently was filmed at a local Walmart store.

Cox then insisted that the two women involved in making the online threat do not embody the high expectations Shelton State has its students and employees, before going on to say they are no longer part of the institution or its programs.

"In recent days, we have been forced to navigate a very concerning social media event," Cox said. "This matter has been distracting, but it has not lessened our resolve to maintain and promote our high standards, values, and expectations. In short, hate and violence have no place at Shelton State."

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