Gibson apologizes for ASL moment amid Fan Expo backlash
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Mel Gibson issued an apology after a Fan Expo Canada appearance in which he seemed to mock an ASL interpreter, saying the moment was “thoughtless idiocy” with no malicious intent. The incident drew widespread backlash toward Gibson and the organizers, highlighting his contentious history including antisemitic remarks in 2006, as his media tour for projects like The Resurrection of the Christ continues.
Topics:entertainment#antisemitism#backlash#entertainment#fanexpo-canada#mel-gibson#sign-language-interpreter
- Mel Gibson Apologizes for Mocking Sign Language Interpreter as Backlash Grows: ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’ With ‘No Intended Maliciousness’ Yahoo
- Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage The New York Times
- Mel Gibson apologizes after mocking ASL interpreter in viral video USA Today
- Mel Gibson apologizes for mocking ASL interpreter in moment of ‘idiocy’ NewsNation
- Star sorry for shocking act caught on camera News.com.au
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