We are currently experiencing an alarming increase in the prevalence of hateful rhetoric and hate speech in our society. Antisemitism, racism, and discrimination are widespread societal issues that, unfortunately, also occur on university campuses. Freie Universität has filed charges against an individual based on recent social media activity. We expressly and fully distance ourselves from the hateful remarks made by this individual as conveyed in the materials presented on social media. The incident did not take place on university property, and to the best of our knowledge the person in questions is not a member of Freie Universität Berlin. The university has already filed criminal charges in accordance with Section 158 of the German Code of Criminal Procedure (Strafprozessordnung, StPO). (Last updated: February 13, 2024)