A resolution to the Don Imus scandal, finally: He's been suspended for two weeks in the wake of his on-air racial slur against the Rutger's women's basketball team wherein he called them "nappy headed hos." Imus made the remarks on the air last Wednesday, which prompted an outcry from outraged viewers, followed by calls for his resignation, notably by the Rev. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. MSNBC issued a careful statement condemning the remarks and distancing itself from Imus ("While simulcast by MSNBC, "Imus in the Morning" is not a production of the cable network and is produced by WFAN Radio...his views are not those of MSNBC"). On Friday morning, Imus apologized on the air, calling the remark "insensitive and ill-conceived," "completely inappropriate" and "thoughtless and stupid."
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.