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NBA star Kobe Bryant was slapped with a $100,000 fine after using a homophobic slur against NBA referee Bennie Adams which was caught on camera during a LA Lakers game on Tuesday night (April 12).
Bryant was caught saying "f**king f*ggot" after referee Beanie Adams gave a technical foul against him. [Video Below]
Gay rights group "Human Right Campaign" condemn Kobe's action. In an issued statement:
“What a disgrace for Kobe Bryant to use such horribly offensive and distasteful language, especially when millions of people are watching.”
“Hopefully Mr. Bryant will recognize that as a person with such fame and influence, the use of such language not only offends millions of LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender] people around the world, but also perpetuates a culture of discrimination and hate that all of us, most notably Mr. Bryant, should be working to eradicate.”
Kobe released a statement defending his outburst.
“What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the Heat of the game, period. The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.”
The harm is done.... Kobe's statement only shows that he has no intention of giving a sincere apology.
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