BREAKING!- Utah Tech Exec resigns After Spilling the Beans!

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Be strong in the lower and in the power of his mind. Power of his mind. Power of his mind. If you're going to put an email to all your buddies that this is some sort of Jewish plot for genocide and global sterilization, that is in my book textbook anti-semitism. The founder of Utah Tech Company is coming under fire this evening for an anti-semitic email about COVID-19 vaccines. And developing in the last hour we've learned founder Dave Bateman has resigned from and Trata's Board of Directors after sending the email. It was sent to dozens of business and political leaders in Utah. Fox 13's Ben Winslow broke this story earlier today and has this update now. The email was sent to a number of Silicon slopes, CEOs and political leaders, including the governor with the subject line Genocide. And Trata founder and board chair Dave Bateman says, I write this email knowing that many of you will think I'm crazy after reading it. I believe there is a sadistic effort underway to euthanize the American people. It's undeniable. Bateman goes on to say that criticism of the COVID-19 vaccine is being censored and charges will be brought against Dr. Anthony Fauci. He writes, I believe the Jews are behind this. Outlining a conspiracy theory that the pandemic and extermination of billions of people will lead to an effort to consolidate all countries in the world under totalitarian rule. I know it sounds bonkers. He writes adding that Utah has got to stop the vaccination drive. Bateman who was a prominent Republican donor in Utah confirmed to Fox 13. He wrote the email, yes, I sent it. He texted, I have nothing but love for the Jewish people. Some of my closest friends are Jews. My heart breaks for their 2500 years. They've been mistreated by nearly every country on earth. But he defended his beliefs and says he fears billions around the globe are being exterminated. Bateman told me he meant the email for a few close friends and it is his personal opinion. But reaction to his comments is overwhelming condemnation from Silicon slopes to Capitol Hill. It's a flaming pile of garbage. It's ridiculous on its face. I mean, I'm not going to dignify the content of that email with kind of a blow by blow description of how assinine it is. This is blatant anti-Semitism. Rabbi of Remy Zippel says he's concerned it could lead to violence. This behavior can't just be condemned as some crazy stuff in an email because we know the real life ramifications of this sort of stuff. The political action committee representing Silicon slopes on Utah's Capitol Hill says Bateman's comments do not represent their views. It's incredibly disturbing that somebody in our community would voice these kinds of opinions, especially during this time. We've all seen a rise in anti-Semitic behavior across the country and specifically in Utah because of the virus. On the Hill, Ben Winslow, Fox 13 news, Utah. And repeating the latest development in this story, Dave Bateman has now resigned from the board of directors of Entrata. Now some prominent Utah tech leaders are reacting to the email that Bateman sent. Clint Betts with Silicon slopes comments got the email on Twitter. He says Dave's email was insane, intolerant and anti-Semitic. It is not representative of Silicon slopes or the inclusive community so many in this state are trying to build. Sarah Dancy Jones, CEO of Inclusion Pro and a founder of Utah's Women Tech Council tweeted time for Utah tech leaders to get behind tech leads political action committee and use their influence for good.