Olympics | Director fired over Holocaust 'joke' - shows how difficult HR investigations are

Director fired over Holocaust 'joke' - shows how difficult HR investigations are

In the last few years, several people have found themselves in hot water with their employers after historic comments or tweets have resurfaced.

The most recent case to hit headlines is regarding the director of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, who has been fired after historical footage emerged of him allegedly making jokes about the Holocaust.

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