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Shia LaBeouf faces hate-crime questions after Mardi Gras arrest in New Orleans
world6 days ago

Shia LaBeouf faces hate-crime questions after Mardi Gras arrest in New Orleans

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans after allegedly punching two men and directing homophobic slurs at them during Mardi Gras; one victim, a drag performer, is seeking hate-crime charges, while LaBeouf was released from custody without posting bond and was later seen partying on Bourbon Street. Police say he attacked two men at the R Bar, resulting in two counts of simple battery.

Don Lemon Strikes Back at Nicki Minaj Over Homophobic Remarks Tied to ICE Coverage
politics1 month ago

Don Lemon Strikes Back at Nicki Minaj Over Homophobic Remarks Tied to ICE Coverage

Don Lemon fired back at Nicki Minaj after she criticized his ICE protest coverage in Minneapolis, calling her a homophobic bigot who lacks political and journalistic understanding. He publicly confronted her on her remarks, even referencing her husband Kenneth Petty, accusing Minaj of hypocrisy while she amplified her stance on social media as Lemon’s report on the ICE protest—which disrupted a local church service—was unfolding.

Penn State Police Conclude Jason Kelce Phone Incident Investigation
sports1 year ago

Penn State Police Conclude Jason Kelce Phone Incident Investigation

Penn State University Police have closed their investigation into an incident where Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, slammed a fan's phone to the ground after being taunted with a homophobic slur regarding his brother Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift. The investigation was closed as the individual in the video was not identified, and no complaint was filed. Jason Kelce later expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive.

Travis Kelce Supports Brother Jason After Regrettable Fan Incident
sports1 year ago

Travis Kelce Supports Brother Jason After Regrettable Fan Incident

Jason Kelce apologized for smashing a Penn State fan's phone after the fan used a homophobic slur against his brother, Travis Kelce. Jason expressed regret for giving the incident attention and for responding with a slur himself. Travis supported his brother, acknowledging the pressure from media scrutiny but emphasizing the importance of learning from the situation and defending family.

Travis Kelce Defends Brother Jason After Phone Incident Apology
sports1 year ago

Travis Kelce Defends Brother Jason After Phone Incident Apology

Jason Kelce, a former NFL player, apologized on his podcast for using a homophobic slur during a confrontation with a fan at a Penn State football game. The incident, which involved Kelce grabbing and smashing a fan's phone, was captured on video and has since gone viral. Kelce expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that his reaction gave undue attention to the situation. His brother, Travis Kelce, supported him on the podcast, emphasizing the importance of learning from the incident. The investigation by Penn State Police is ongoing.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Phone Incident Amid Police Investigation
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Phone Incident Amid Police Investigation

Penn State University Police are investigating an incident involving former NFL star Jason Kelce, who threw a heckler's phone to the ground after the person used a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce. The incident occurred outside Beaver Stadium during a Penn State vs. Ohio State game. Kelce later apologized for his actions, acknowledging he responded to hate with hate. The investigation is ongoing, with charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct being considered.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Phone Incident Amid Investigation
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Phone Incident Amid Investigation

ESPN will not discipline Jason Kelce for an incident where he smashed a fan's phone and used a homophobic slur in response to derogatory language directed at him before the Ohio State-Penn State game. Kelce plans to discuss the situation further on his podcast, and Penn State police are investigating the property damage. Kelce expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate is unproductive.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Phone-Smashing Incident, Avoids ESPN Discipline
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Phone-Smashing Incident, Avoids ESPN Discipline

Penn State University Police are investigating an incident involving former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who smashed a fan's phone after being taunted with a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift. The altercation, which occurred before a Penn State football game, was caught on video and is being reviewed for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Jason Kelce later expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive.

culture1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Phone-Smashing and Slur Incident

Jason Kelce, former Eagles center, addressed a recent incident at an Ohio State-Penn State game where he smashed a heckler's phone after the individual used a homophobic slur against his brother, Travis Kelce. The altercation, which was captured on video and went viral, led Jason to express regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive. He emphasized his commitment to treating people with respect moving forward.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Confrontation Over Homophobic Slur at Football Game
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Confrontation Over Homophobic Slur at Football Game

Jason Kelce addressed a recent altercation with a Penn State fan who used a homophobic slur, resulting in Kelce smashing the fan's phone. Kelce expressed regret over his reaction, stating he responded to hate with hate, which he doesn't find productive. The incident, involving disparaging comments about his brother Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, is under investigation by Penn State Police.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Phone-Smashing Response to Homophobic Slur
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Phone-Smashing Response to Homophobic Slur

Jason Kelce apologized on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" after a video showed him spiking a fan's cellphone following a homophobic slur directed at him about his brother, Travis Kelce. The incident occurred outside the stadium during a Penn State vs. Ohio State game, where Kelce was participating in an ESPN event. Kelce expressed regret for responding to hate with hate and emphasized his commitment to treating others with respect. Penn State Police are investigating the incident.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Incident Involving Homophobic Slur and Phone Smash
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Viral Incident Involving Homophobic Slur and Phone Smash

Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles player, expressed regret over a recent incident where he smashed a man's phone after the man allegedly called his brother, Travis Kelce, a homophobic slur related to his relationship with Taylor Swift. Jason admitted on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown that responding with anger was not productive and vowed to adhere to treating people with respect in the future. The incident occurred outside Penn State University's Beaver Stadium, and it was unclear if the phone's owner was the one who made the slur.

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Altercation with Heckler Over Homophobic Slur
sports1 year ago

Jason Kelce Apologizes for Altercation with Heckler Over Homophobic Slur

Penn State Police are investigating an incident involving former NFL player Jason Kelce, who smashed a fan's phone after being heckled with a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift. The altercation occurred near Beaver Stadium, and the crime log lists potential charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Kelce expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing his commitment to treating people with respect. The fan's behavior was criticized by Penn State football coach James Franklin, who supported the idea of consequences for such actions.