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Janice · 12-01-2006, 10:08 PM

Michael Richards and Offended Club Guests to Meet

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Richards will apologize in person to the four black patrons he targeted in a tirade of racial slurs during a recent comedy club performance. A retired judge will mediate the meeting and determine whether he should act further to resolve the matter, Richards' spokesman and an attorney for the customers said Friday.

A cash settlement could be part of the resolution, said Howard J. Rubenstein, who represents Richards. "My client Michael hopes to put it behind him," Rubenstein said. A time and place for the meeting have not been set.

Rubenstein complimented attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing the four comedy club patrons, for recommending the meeting.

Allred said Richards should meet with her clients "to hear the pain that he inflicted on them and to apologize to them."

Her clients felt "hurt, humiliation, in fear; they felt intimidated," she said. "We are happy about Mr. Richards' decision, and we commend him for accepting our challenge."

Kyle Doss, 26, one of four black people celebrating a friend's birthday at the Laugh Factory the night of the outburst, also applauded the opportunity to meet with Richards.

"We look forward to sitting down face to face with Mr. Richards," Doss said, refusing to answer any questions.

Richards, who played the wacky neighbor Kramer on 'Seinfeld,' has been on a campaign of contrition since videotaped footage of his Nov. 17 outburst at the Laugh Factory nightclub surfaced on the Web site TMZ.com.

He has apologized on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's nationally syndicated radio program "Keep Hope Alive" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." He also apologized to civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton. Richards has said the tirade was fueled by anger at being heckled and not bigotry. Allred denied her clients heckled Richards.

Janice · 12-01-2006, 10:09 PM

Since there are not nearly enough threads about the Richard's incident, here's another one.

Brad Russ · 12-01-2006, 10:13 PM

I think this is good news. Hopefully this will bring closure to this incident for all the parties involved, and hopefully they'll all be able to move on with their lives. I think it's good that Richards waited a couple weeks before apologizing. Had he just apologized real quick, people would be saying it was insincere, and that he just did it to get the heat off of him. By waiting though, it's obvious that he's had time to think about what he did, and since he's had more time, the apology will most likely be more sincere.

Janice · 12-01-2006, 10:45 PM

Brian Damage · 12-01-2006, 10:54 PM

He better bring a brief case filled with millions, otherwise, I don't think this will work out. LOL

jie3 · 12-01-2006, 11:43 PM

I heard he's got new best friend

J

Ireneparalegal · 12-02-2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Since there are not nearly enough threads about the Richard's incident, here's another one.

We needed a new thread anyways.

TJL · 12-02-2006, 06:14 PM

I hope to God he doesn't try out any new material with these guys.

12-01-2006, 10:08 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Michael Richards and Offended Club Guests to Meet Michael Richards and Offended Club Guests to Meet LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Richards will apologize in person to the four black patrons he targeted in a tirade of racial slurs during a recent comedy club performance. A retired judge will mediate the meeting and determine whether he should act further to resolve the matter, Richards' spokesman and an attorney for the customers said Friday. A cash settlement could be part of the resolution, said Howard J. Rubenstein, who represents Richards. "My client Michael hopes to put it behind him," Rubenstein said. A time and place for the meeting have not been set. Rubenstein complimented attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing the four comedy club patrons, for recommending the meeting. Allred said Richards should meet with her clients "to hear the pain that he inflicted on them and to apologize to them." Her clients felt "hurt, humiliation, in fear; they felt intimidated," she said. "We are happy about Mr. Richards' decision, and we commend him for accepting our challenge." Kyle Doss, 26, one of four black people celebrating a friend's birthday at the Laugh Factory the night of the outburst, also applauded the opportunity to meet with Richards. "We look forward to sitting down face to face with Mr. Richards," Doss said, refusing to answer any questions. Richards, who played the wacky neighbor Kramer on 'Seinfeld,' has been on a campaign of contrition since videotaped footage of his Nov. 17 outburst at the Laugh Factory nightclub surfaced on the Web site TMZ.com. He has apologized on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's nationally syndicated radio program "Keep Hope Alive" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." He also apologized to civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton. Richards has said the tirade was fueled by anger at being heckled and not bigotry. Allred denied her clients heckled Richards.

12-01-2006, 10:13 PM	#3
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I think this is good news. Hopefully this will bring closure to this incident for all the parties involved, and hopefully they'll all be able to move on with their lives. I think it's good that Richards waited a couple weeks before apologizing. Had he just apologized real quick, people would be saying it was insincere, and that he just did it to get the heat off of him. By waiting though, it's obvious that he's had time to think about what he did, and since he's had more time, the apology will most likely be more sincere.
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12-02-2006, 06:14 PM	#8
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12-01-2006, 10:09 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Since there are not nearly enough threads about the Richard's incident, here's another one.

12-01-2006, 10:45 PM	#4
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