In a surprising turn of events, Steve Shirilla’s teaching contract has not been renewed, following the fallout from the Netflix documentary “The Crash.” According to Steve, the decision was mutual, as he expressed dissatisfaction with how the situation surrounding his daughter was handled by the school and the diocese.
Speaking to TMZ, Steve shared his feelings candidly, stating, “I wouldn’t resign a contract with them for the simple fact of how they handled this situation… the school and the diocese showed their true colors.” He emphasized that his primary concern is his daughter, Mackenzie, who is currently serving two life sentences for a tragic incident that claimed the lives of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.
The controversy intensified after Steve’s comments in the documentary, where he stated, “I don’t have a problem with her smoking dope. If you’re going to smoke a 𝒹𝓇𝓊𝑔, that’s the one I believe you should take.” This led to his temporary leave from Mary Queen of Peace School, as the remarks sparked significant backlash.
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Cleveland confirmed to TMZ that personnel decisions are typically handled at the individual school level, and while they don’t usually comment on such matters, they did acknowledge that Steve Shirilla will not be returning.
Steve has previously claimed that the documentary misrepresented his words and took them out of context. He insists he was not condoning his daughter’s behavior and was unaware of her driving under the influence.
As the situation continues to unfold, Steve remains focused on advocating for his daughter, maintaining that she is filled with remorse and did not intend for the tragic events to occur. What will be the next chapter in this emotional saga?
