Richards Buries the Hatchet with Hecklers

Michael Richards Kyle Doss and Frank McBride
Michael Richards has agreed to settle his dispute with the men he offended during his racist rant last month at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. Richards and Gloria Allred, the lawyer for the two patrons, issued the following joint statement:

"Michael Richards would like to apologize in person to the gentleman with whom he had the exchange in the club. After discussions with Gloria Allred, an attorney who represents the man and three others who were with him that night, Michael has agreed that they will all meet in the presence of a retired judge who will facilitate the meeting and help the parties resolve this matter. All concerned are hopeful that a face-to-face meeting will be constructive and begin the necessary process of healing and closure."

No word on whether money will exchange hands.




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1. FIRST!

what a loser

Posted at 11:08AM on Dec 1st 2006 by brittany

2. Appearing before a judge?!?! WHAT ABOUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH????? I deplore the words he used, but they're not illegal, and it does NOT need to dragged before a judge. They're looking for a handout. IS THIS AMERICA OR NOT?!?!?! Gloria Allred, go ahead and spit on our freedoms... leach!

Posted at 11:08AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Miffed

3. WTF!
Don't pay 'em! It's blackmail. You'll set a dangerous precedent, from now on in this country hecklers will show up just to be offended and to cash in!

Posted at 11:08AM on Dec 1st 2006 by The ghost of Lenny Bruce

4. This is so freaking stupid. Blacks say whatever they want but by God if a white person does it becomes major news. They're wanting money and that's all it's about.

Posted at 11:24AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Dianne

5. This story has all the Primary colors covered....The WHITE Kramer Pays the BLACKS a wallet full of GREEN with the help of Ms. AllRED.

Posted at 11:25AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Kramer the Racist

6. I am so done with this story can we move on now! Please!!!!!!

Posted at 11:29AM on Dec 1st 2006 by kendra

7. You said it #2...But this IS America, hence the courtroom. What kind of American Drama doesn't end up in a courtroom? I'll tell you what kind, a commie drama.

Posted at 11:29AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Not Racist...much

8. Will they appologize for their racist remarks as well?

Posted at 11:32AM on Dec 1st 2006 by L Burke

9. As a white person I don't think Jesse Jackson speaks for blacks or whites, only himself. I know this wasn't mentioned in the story but my husband was on the school board when he was in Los Angeles as an "advisor". He is the same grandstanding "look at me" person now as he was back then. He is always in the mix for HIM-not anyone else. The same applies to having Richards on his "radio show". He was a jerk back then and he is now.

As far as the judge goes perhaps there should be a mediator so that Richards doesn't shoot off his mouth again. Gloria Allred-does she take any low profile cases where a camera isn't present? Probably not.

I agree with some of the posters-move on -it's December already.

Posted at 11:36AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Gina

10. #7, meeting w/ a judge is not the courtroom where a jury of peers reviews evidence and renders a verdict...its a "settlement" conference, a/k/a mediation...nothing to do w/ justice.

Posted at 11:37AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Monica Lewinsky

11. This story is tired, Michael Richards is tired. Everyone involved should crawl back under the rocks from which they came.

Posted at 11:41AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Claire

12. These crackers are making me thirsty!

Posted at 11:45AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Chicago Chick

13.
A women called in to a popular radio station in LA earlier this week that was at The Laugh Factory during Michael's angry tirade. She said Michael was well received as he first stepped out on stage but she felt due to his lack of stand-up experience, he was noticeably nervous. The VIP section was very loud and disruptive so Michael told them to 'shut-up' that is when the heckler said,' yes, I want to hear what he has to say', that's when (the audience member) said 'Michael kind of turned on the heckler, and the tape rolled from there. The heckler shouted at Michael from the VIP balcony then continued to heckle as he walked down stairs on to the floor. She said Michael just went nuts and she felt it was more of an angry flip out session on Michael's part for having his act interrupted then it was hate rage.

Post # 2 ~ Miffed, I agree about our right to 'FREEDOM OF SPEECH' but with that freedom comes responsibility and there are consequences for are actions.
NOTHING IS FREE...not even the 1st amendment with out consequences.

I also feel this is enough already, he has apologized, what more could he do?
Every race, creed, religion and ethnic group in this universe has experienced prejudice and hate, it's unfortunate but it has always been this way and until we evolve as human beings, I don't see it changing anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong.

Posted at 11:54AM on Dec 1st 2006 by Opinion

14. this is unreal to me, wow!!!! What about all the black comedians who bash whites constantly in there shows????? Can we say "double standards??" The Black card is played out people, move on!!!!!

Posted at 11:58AM on Dec 1st 2006 by gimme a break!

15. What's going on in this country? You can't say or do anything "fun" anymore!
Stupid Honkeys!

Posted at 11:58AM on Dec 1st 2006 by I hate you pale ass "butch" fags

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