The answer to why he was fired could be as simple
Post# of 148278
So, if there is a partner in the wings or perhaps a big financier, and they want to install their own leadership, then he could be terminated without cause and do quite well.
It's unfortunate, because the word "termination" has negative connotations, and it's just more fodder for swing traders and shorts, when we really don't know one way or another.
This stock is very heavily shorted on a daily basis. It's been a hedge fund and day trader playground. I'm hopeful that once one significant, undeniable catalyst drops that these ridiculous prices will be a distant memory.