{"id":2177273,"date":"2024-02-15T14:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nbc-obfuscates-child-pornography-charges-against-oklahoma-drag-queen-principal\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T14:59:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:59:44","slug":"nbc-obfuscates-child-pornography-charges-against-oklahoma-drag-queen-principal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nbc-obfuscates-child-pornography-charges-against-oklahoma-drag-queen-principal\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC hides child pornography charges against Oklahoma drag queen principal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnbc-obfuscates-child-pornography-charges-against-oklahoma-drag-queen-principal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2177273&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Oklahoma School Principal Resigns Amid Child\u2063 Pornography Charges \u2063and \u2063Drag Queen Persona<\/h2>\n<p>An NBC News article has sparked controversy by \u200cdownplaying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-more-men-linked-to-netflix-doc-charged-with-sexual-misconduct-with-minors\/\" title=\"Two More Men Linked To Netflix Doc Charged With Sexual Misconduct With Minors\">child pornography charges<\/a> against an Oklahoma school\u2063 principal who also moonlighted as a drag\u2062 queen. \u2062The principal, Shane Murnan, \u200cresigned from his position at John Glenn Elementary in Oklahoma City after the charges came to\u2063 light.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An Oklahoma\u200b principal with a side gig as\u2063 a\u2062 drag queen says \u2064he was forced\u2062 to resign\u2063 under pressure from\u2064 state \u2063Superintendent Ryan Walters and others. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bLg3U8gnfJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/bLg3U8gnfJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBC News (@NBCNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCNews\/status\/1757249528892162292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Prior to his resignation, a \u200csubstack called\u200d V1SUT brought \u200battention to Murnan&#8217;s previous arrest on\u200c child pornography charges, putting pressure on the school district to reevaluate their hiring decision.<\/p>\n<p>Murnan was\u2064 arrested \u2064in 2001 \u200dafter authorities discovered explicit images of children on his computer. However, the charges \u200cwere dropped due to lack of evidence proving the individuals in\u2064 the\u2062 photos were underage.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200cbeing aware\u200b of \u2063these charges, the\u200b school \u2062district\u2064 hired \u200dMurnan\u200b in June, citing \u200chis strong recommendations and vision for the school. However, the \u2064situation took a turn when the\u2063 charges \u200cresurfaced and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-mcdonalds-location-may-actually-get-your-order-right-for-a-change\/\" title=\"This McDonalds Location May Actually Get Your Order Right for a Change\">gained viral attention<\/a>, leading to calls for Murnan&#8217;s termination.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meet Shane Murnan- elementary principal at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wh_isd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wh_isd<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shane \u2063is a drag\u200c queen \u200cwho performs for children and reads\u2063 books about gender to kids while dressed in drag.<\/p>\n<p>Shane was also previously arrested on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-court-judge-ex-head-of-lgbt-group-that-promoted-drag-queen-story-hour-arrested-on-child-porn-charges\/\" title=\"Child Court Judge, Ex-Head Of LGBT Group That Promoted Drag Queen Story Hour, Arrested On Child Porn Charges\">child porn charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Would you want this person in charge of your kid\u2019s \u2062school? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yNuZyt3HRK\">pic.twitter.com\/yNuZyt3HRK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1696906000660308341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>State Superintendent Ryan Walters expressed his support for removing Murnan\u2063 from his position, stating that he\u2063 had received \u200cnumerous complaints from concerned\u200c parents.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Murnan claimed that \u200cSuperintendent Brayden Savage informed him that if he didn&#8217;t resign, the district would terminate\u200c him due to the increased security costs caused by threats against the school.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 a surprising twist,\u2064 NBC&#8217;s article focused more\u200b on Murnan&#8217;s drag persona than the dropped child pornography charges, burying the mention of the charges in the 13th paragraph.<\/p>\n<p>Murnan, devastated by the situation, expressed his professionalism and dedication to education, emphasizing that he\u200d had\u200c worked hard\u2062 to obtain multiple degrees. He\u2064 lamented the impact\u200b this ordeal has had on his life and questioned his future.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2064DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The \u200carticle also highlights \u200dMurnan as the latest example of an educator targeted by Superintendent Walters due \u200bto ideological disagreements.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, Murnan reflects\u200b on the unfortunate reality that the focus\u2064 has shifted away from the well-being of Oklahoma&#8217;s children and has become solely about \u2063politics.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Shane Murnan&#8217;s involvement in the drag \u200dqueen community contribute to the\u200c controversy surrounding his resignation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  _src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;>@wh_isd\u2063<\/a> by day, drag queen by night \ud83d\udc60\u2062<\/p>\n<p>After being forced to resign under pressure, \u200dShane Murnan is now sharing his\u2062 story. Watch the full video here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/egICpbmNWh\">https:\/\/t.co\/egICpbmNWh<\/a>\u2063 pic.twitter.com\/OxZ4wpLkHy\u2062<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Substack (@SubstackInc)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SubstackInc\/status\/1756253716124852204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding \u200cMurnan was further intensified\u200d by his involvement in\u2063 the drag\u2062 queen community. As a drag performer, Murnan\u200b adopted the persona of a woman and regularly\u2062 performed at\u2063 local venues. His moonlighting as a drag queen also became a topic of discussion and concern for parents and community members, exacerbating the situation.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200csome argue that Murnan&#8217;s personal life should\u200c not affect his\u200d professional \u200dcareer, others believe that his\u200b involvement in such controversial activities raises questions about his moral character and suitability to work with children. The confluence of child pornography charges and a drag queen persona has created a complex and divisive situation.<\/p>\n<p>The school \u200cdistrict now faces the challenge\u200b of addressing the fallout from this controversy while ensuring\u200b the emotional well-being and safety\u2064 of its students. Superintendent Ryan Walters and other officials at the Oklahoma State \u200cDepartment of \u2063Education have been accused of pressuring Murnan to resign. However, it is important to note that\u2063 the school district has a duty to protect its students and \u2062maintain\u2063 an \u2064environment conducive to learning and safety.<\/p>\n<p>As the story \u2063gained\u200d national attention, it ignited a broader debate \u2064about the intersection of personal and professional lives, \u2063as well as the need for transparency in the hiring process for educators. Critics argue that \u200cthe school district should \u200dhave conducted a more\u2063 thorough \u200cbackground check on Murnan before hiring him, while others emphasize the importance of considering individuals&#8217;\u2062 ability to separate their personal lives from their professional responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this incident serves as a\u200c reminder of the responsibility that those\u200d in positions of authority, such \u2063as school principals, have\u200d to their students\u200d and the community. The controversy surrounding Shane Murnan highlights the importance of thorough background\u2063 checks and the need\u200b for clear guidelines and expectations for\u2062 educators. It also \u200draises questions \u200babout the\u200b perception of individuals with diverse interests \u2064and personal lives, and how these factors\u2064 should be evaluated when it comes to determining someone&#8217;s suitability for a role in education.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is crucial for schools and school districts to prioritize the safety and well-being of their students, while also being mindful of the individual rights and liberties of their staff members. Balancing these concerns requires \u2062a thoughtful and nuanced approach that takes into account the complexities of the modern world \u2063and the diverse backgrounds and interests of those involved in education.<\/p>\n<p>As this story continues to unfold,\u200b it is essential\u200d for the community to \u200cengage in respectful and informed dialogue that seeks to\u2063 find a path forward that prioritizes the welfare of the students\u2062 while also considering the rights and experiences of all individuals involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An NBC News article briefly mentions child pornography charges against an Oklahoma school principal who resigned after being exposed. Shane Murnan, a 52-year-old man who performs as Shantel Mandalay, stepped down as head principal at John Glenn Elementary in Oklahoma City last month<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2177276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/images\/og-default.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2177273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/images\/og-default.jpg","fifu_finder_url":"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/nbc-obfuscates-child-pornography-charges-against-oklahoma-drag-queen-principal","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2177273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2177273"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2177273\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2177276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2177273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2177273"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2177273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}