Fox Claims Ahmed Mohammed “May Not Be As Innocent As He Seems” Because Of “Disciplinary Issues” Like “Blowing Bubbles In The Bathroom”
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Fox's Anna Kooiman reported that Ahmed Mohamed, the Texas teenager arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school, “might not be as innocent as he seems.” After Mohamed's arrest, right-wing media jumped to blame the teen, ignoring the role Islamophobia may have played in the situation. Referring to a Dallas Morning News article that provided some background on Mohamed's personality and previous experiences in the school district, including his relationships with teachers, history of playing pranks, and experiences with bullying, Kooiman claimed the teen “may not be as innocent as he seems,” evidencing her claim by pointing to a story about the teen “blowing bubbles in the bathroom.” From the September 30 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends: