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In addition to doubting the very real fact that a nation is mourning the death of George Floyd and demanding the end of police brutality and racial injustice, Glassman also touted several harmful conspiracy theories relating to Floyd's death and COVID-19 during the Saturday Zoom call."We have friends in the FBI in your neighborhood, and they're of the view that this was first-degree murder and it was to silence him over the counterfeit money. That's the belief.
It's unknown whether or not gyms will re-affiliate with the official CrossFit organization or continue to operate independently in the wake of Glassman's retirement. The director of the CrossFit Games, Dave Castro, will be taking Glassman's spot as CEO.
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