A viral social media video showing University of Tennessee students using a racial slur while on a yacht has sparked widespread backlash online.
According to posts circulating across Facebook and other social media platforms, the individuals in the video have been identified as Molly Beth Pierson, Callie Melissa Hasting, and Ariel Toone.
The footage, which has rapidly spread online, allegedly shows the group using the N-word while socializing during what appeared to be a vacation outing on a yacht. The clip has since generated outrage on social media, with many users calling for disciplinary action and demanding the students be suspended.
As the controversy continued to gain traction online, numerous commenters criticized the behavior shown in the video and urged the University of Tennessee to address the situation publicly.
At this time, university officials have not publicly confirmed whether an investigation has been launched or whether disciplinary measures are being considered.
The identities of those involved have primarily circulated through social media posts, and additional details surrounding the incident remain limited.
The video continues to fuel debate online regarding accountability, racism, and the impact of social media exposure on students and public figures.
