![]() ![]() Meanwhile, the Rochester Association of Black Journalists released a statement condemning Kappell's "clearly racist language." Kappell also tweeted that while he has not made a formal statement about the incident yet, he will soon. Replying to a viewer who tweeted "woHe also pointed out that ESPN host Mike Greensburg made also the same slip of the tongue almost a decade ago. It is beyond unacceptable that this occurred," Warren said in a press release. "There must be real consequences for the news personality involved and also for the management team that failed to immediately apologize and address the slur." "It is wrong, hurtful and infuriating that WHEC Channel 10 broadcast a racial slur in reference to Dr. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren called for Kappell to be fired from the local NBC affiliate after the segment aired. Memorial Park in Rochester when viewers alleged he used a slur while saying the late civil rights movement leader's name. ![]() WHEC meteorologist Jeremy Kappell was reporting from Dr. Memorial Park in Rochester when viewers alleged he used a slur while saying the late civil rights movement leader's name.Ī Rochester, N.Y., meteorologist was fired after allegedly using a racial slur on air Friday - an allegation he vehemently denied. WHEC meteorologist Jeremy Kappell, was fired after allegedly using a racial slur on air, an allegation he vehemently denied. Meteorologist denies using racial slur on-air after firing ![]()
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