A man who was filmed bragging about the killing of a woman during volatile protests in Minneapolis has been exposed for fabricating his professional background.
Protester's Incendiary Remarks and False Identity
The controversy stems from the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis last week. The incident triggered widespread demonstrations across the United States.
During a counter-protest in the city on January 8, the day after Good's death, 24-year-old Jayden Scott was recorded shouting abuse at anti-ICE demonstrators. In the footage, he declared, "We executed one of you yesterday" and warned others they would get hurt.
Following his identification on social media, a business website presented Scott as the Chief Executive Officer of the private healthcare investment firm Harmony Investment Group. Scott appeared to confirm this narrative by posting a resignation message on LinkedIn a few days later, writing, "It was a great run... Fortunes were made."
The Real CEO Steps Forward to Debunk Claims
This story quickly unravelled when the genuine CEO of Harmony Investment Group, Zain Sikander, publicly clarified that Scott has no affiliation whatsoever with the company.
Sikander explained to Fox 2 that while he has known Scott from living in the same area of Michigan, they have never been business associates. He revealed that Scott had created a fake website for the business and had a history of falsely claiming to work with Sikander's ventures.
In a statement posted on LinkedIn, Sikander condemned the situation, writing, "We must acknowledge as a nation that inaccurate reporting and false associations have severe ramifications for real lives." He emphasised the damage caused to the real employees and caregivers his organisation supports, particularly during the pandemic.
Fallout and Political Disavowal
According to Scott's own website, he portrays himself as "a seasoned entrepreneur and fund manager" who has facilitated the acquisition of 17 businesses and completed a multi-million dollar deal. These claims now face intense scrutiny.
The political repercussions were swift. The Republican's of Bay County, Michigan, removed Scott from their Facebook group due to his behaviour. Party chair Peter Nixon stated he had banned and blocked Scott, asserting his actions were "not a part of the American or Christian way."
The episode highlights how inflammatory public statements can lead to intense personal and professional scrutiny, often revealing deceptive personal narratives constructed online.
