Deadspin defamed a young Kansas City Chiefs fan as being a racist wearing “blackface” and now the family is on the warpath. Yes, they’re suing G/O Media and we have to wonder if the beleaguered digital media company will end Deadspin (and maybe some other sites) rather than risk another high profile defamation lawsuit.
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In a fascinating twist that feels like it’s ripped straight from a screenplay, the family of a nine-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan has launched a legal blitzkrieg against Deadspin, the sports media outlet that found itself in hot water after labeling the young fan a racist for sporting face paint and an Indian headdress at a football game. The controversy erupted when Deadspin writer Carron J. Phillips penned an article in November, casting a shadow over the child’s actions at a Chiefs game. The piece ignited a firestorm, painting the young fan’s enthusiastic display as an act of racism.
The litigation, filed by the family, accuses Deadspin of defamation, marking yet another turbulent chapter for G/O Media, the parent company of Deadspin. This legal move raises the stakes considerably, prompting speculation about the future of Deadspin and potentially other sites under the G/O Media umbrella. The scenario poses a critical question: Will G/O Media opt to shutter Deadspin or possibly other entities to sidestep the fallout from another high-profile defamation lawsuit?
This case isn’t merely about the accusations thrown at a young fan; it’s emblematic of a broader conversation on media responsibility, cultural sensitivity, and the repercussions of misreporting. As the legal battle unfolds, it will undoubtedly captivate observers, offering a stark reminder of the potent impact media narratives can wield and the paramount importance of accuracy and fairness in journalism.
In the court of public opinion and the legal system alike, the outcome of this lawsuit could send ripples through the digital media landscape, potentially reshaping how outlets approach the delicate balance between sensational reporting and ethical journalism. As the digital age continues to blur the lines between public figures and private individuals, this case may serve as a cautionary tale, urging media outlets to tread carefully in their coverage, lest they face their day in court.
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the guys tweet buried g/o media they don't have a case there lawyer should be like it cheaper to settle retract and apologies. the parents was smart to save all that. i think we should star a hashtag # cancel sue
Insane these ppl targeted a kid over this. Hes just their to have fun and they purposely mislead ppl with this to try and make it into a race issue when it wasnt at all
I hope Elon funds this one. These are kids, it was always BS.
Ppl purposely doing this crap to just get views should face consequences when their only goal is to cause tensions between groups of ppl to increase
He wouldn’t say a word to me. He’d be on life support.
They cared more about headline than getting story right. You are a failure. 😅
😂
I wish you would have listed everyone involved working for G/O Media, editor, owners, etc.
The "journalist" needs to watch the music video Apache by the Sugarhill gang and share their thoughts. But,but 😮
I really hope the family wins this case.
The thing is, if Click Baiting is truly profitable, these Disgusting mainstream Media outlets wouldn't be closing left and right. Now that venture capital has finally ran dry. These Disgusting medias are dying, because people are sick of this crap.
No, Click Baiting is NOT Deadspin's motive. Their job is to ONLY give Sports News. Clearly, the motive is that it's an Election year, and the writer is a DISGUSTING SJW/Anti-Caucasion Activists.
Literally in the Article, the Writer Dox and was uses the poor 9 year old fan as an example. Of why CRT shouldn't get banned. And to Promote putting CRT back in schools! These DISGUSTING Media outlets are Despicable!!!! And I hope the poor family wins the lawsuit, and get MILLIONS! Deadspin NEEDS to be made an example for other news medias!!!!🤬
The kid is showing his support for the Kansas City Chiefs. It looks like he had about 3 hours of work done on his face paint. Dead space was looking for something to report. Red and black is offensive??? It's the team colors. Would it be racist if a Green Bay Packers was to wear half green and half yellow face paint? Does it say that person is racist against Asians and the Jewish?
The case is legit. The same journalists did not slander Joy Reid for wearing a blonde wig.
I feel so bad for that kid i hope deadspin gets sued completely
I’m so happy that this kid’s family is suing these clowns! 🤡
Deadspin wanting to be literal about the dead in their name
This entire thing was stupid in the first place. I'm not even a football person and know that the Red Skins fans have historically painted their faces half black and half red. And If I know that as someone not even interest in the sport there is no way I will believe the journalists who wrote these smear pieces didn't. They deserve to be sued into poverty, and their publications into bankruptcy. I understand why historically journalism has been given so many protections but in our modern era we've seen them abuse those protection far too often. They need to be easier to sue and be held accountable for slander and libel.
Hopefully, the judge won't be a John Chupp–type.
If only one could drag a whole 'news' media company into hell.
Learn to code is indeed outdated. Of pretty much every job that is directly computer based, only about the top 10% of people in any given field now will have a job in the next 10 years. That 10% will be using A.I. to accomplish quite a bit more productivity than the rest of the 90% would be doing. Learn a trade is much better advice to journalists, paralegals, coders, radiologists, IT personnel, and pretty much most folks that work in a climate controlled space. Most of you are going to be getting minimum wage jobs (which are rapidly getting replaced as well because of woke socialist morons) if you're not willing to do construction, which is hot (or cold), loud, dirty, dangerous, physically and mentally demanding work.
I know its a game but there is traditional native makeup that is all black face paint and red and black face paint.The face paint has differnt meanings thier monsters for picking on a kid who on top of that has native in his family.Good for the family people are so stupid .
where is the outcry on justin pm of canada, who wore blackface multiple times
If it was a black Chiefs fans getting attacked by a conservative newspaper or website, they would have had him at the 50 yard line doing the coin toss at the Super Bowl.
That confused "Whhhyy~!?" from Geeky was so painfully cute, I might have Type 2 Diabetes, now.
It's not alledged. The kid's grandfather, Raul, is a council memeber and prominent figure in the Chumash tribal community.
It’s just honestly terrible that what should’ve been the happiest day of this kid life, has ended up being a media circus.
but imagine giving a crap about black face to begin with. it's just paint…. I can't fathom caring and even referencing racism over paint.
The loss of journalistic integrity that you discuss is directly correlated to the "mainstream media extinction" that you discuss in other recent videos.
I dont understand cultural appropriation.
Take blue jeans, hoodies, or sneakers. Very much products of western civilization and you can narrow down to even say UK, America etc.
Does that means say a Indian man cannot wear blue jeans.
These people do not want cultures to meet at all.
Lol they are trying to deter people from the tech world bc they need the job haha
Sue them out of existence. They misled the people and tried to ruin a 9 yr old Native American. They should never be allowed to work in the media again…SHAME ON THEM
This world is so weird
Reviewing games without having played them is one thing, but to attack a 9 year old and tell his about him is entirely another. I hope the people involved are held accountable for this.
Why did the parents buy their kid a MAGA hat to begin with?
i am Albanian and our flag is red and black and the color itself is a Simbol to our people i would paint Black face and i wouldnt give a flying sh… what this african person says because its my Flag Our color our histori he can kiss my white behind
It doesn’t even matter if this kid is a Native American or not. He should be able to wear whatever costume he damn wants.
Yeah, well… I'm racist against blue people. What of it?
*Blue Man Group music intensifies *
Oh damn…
"black and red face paint is just as offensive"
That is literally the colours used when you paint spiderman on childrens faces at events. Should we cancel all children with Spiderman face paint now?
How utterly PATHETIC are race communists that they need to defame LITERAL CHILDREN to push their cringe commie talking points?
They also doubled down n said he offended every race because of his headdress, turns out he’s Native American
Nothing is wrong with some one wearing a cultures head pieces. Like for real? The Japanese don't give a damn, the Chinese don't give a damn, why is it blacks and natives have an issue with others appreciating their cultures?
bro its out of context slander.
and the pick is from one side lol? cant make this shit up