Florida Bar employee placed on leave for racist messages to UM player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
A Florida Bar employee, Kade McLendon, has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of sending racist and threatening messages to University of Miami football player Damon Wilson II. The messages were reportedly sent via Instagram after Miami's recent victory over Florida State on October 17. Wilson shared some of these messages on his Instagram, describing them as a glimpse into the life of a Black student-athlete. The Florida Bar confirmed it is investigating the matter and has condemned the messages as ethically and morally reprehensible.
- •Kade McLendon sent 12 racist messages to Damon Wilson II.
- •Damon Wilson II plays football for the University of Miami.
- •The messages included threats against Wilson and his family.
- •The Florida Bar is conducting an internal investigation.
- •McLendon has been with the Florida Bar since June 2024.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Bar staffer on leave for racist messages sent to UM football player
"The alleged messages were sent to University of Miami football player Damon Wilson II.
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