TV Reporter Charlo Greene Quits: Alaskan Reporter Explains Why She Quit On-Air
On Sunday, Alaskan reporter, Charlo Greene became a viral Internet sensation after a video of Greene dropping the F-bomb on-air and abruptly quitting her job at the KTVA Alaskan TV station, surfaced online, Us Weekly reports.
"Now, everything you've heard is why I, the actual owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, will be dedicating all of my energy toward fighting for freedom and fairness, Greene said during a KTVA segment on the legalization of marijuana in Alaska.
She continued, "...which begins with legalizing marijuana here in Alaska. And as for this job well...not that I have a choice, but f--k it, I quit."
Check out Greene's shocking announcement and exit on KTVA below.
Us Weekly reports, KTVA-a local CBS affiliate-, issued a statement via Twitter shortly following the incident. "Viewers, we sincerely apologize for the inappropriate language used by a KTVA reporter on the air tonight," the tweet read. "The employee has been terminated."
Though Greene is no longer a reporter, she has stood by her word and continues to "fight for freedom and fairness" in regards to the legalization of marijuana in Alaska.
On Monday, Greene posted a YouTube video under her Alaska Cannibis Club account. In the video, Greene explains her decision to quit her job as a reporter and encourages Alaskan voters to fund her IndieGoGo campaign for her cannabis club, Us Weekly reports.
"There comes a time in each and every one of our lives when we must choose to continue to spectate or stand up for what's right," Greene explains in her "Why I Quit" video.
"Advocating for freedom and fairness should be everyone's duty. I'm making it my life work - to uphold what America stands for truly," she continues. "Show that we smokers are responsible, contributing members of society. Changing one heart and mind at a time is the only way to legalize marijuana and bask in Lady Liberty's glory."
Check out Greene's YouTube video below.
According to People, funds given in support of Greene's IndieGoGo campaign have exceeded the Alaska Cannabis Club's initial goal of $5,000.
"Backers have so far pledged over $6,300 to the cause in a little over a day, with more than two weeks left in the campaign," the People story reads.
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