Richards Buries the Hatchet with Hecklers

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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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31. will everyone just move off the subject already......what does the race card have to do with anyone...why is america so focused on everyones damn race....the black guy called richards a cracker..and richards called them the n word...who gives a damn..so what they got their feelings hurt...we r wasting time talking about this dumb ass subject....and yes everyone has experienced hate...or someone elses ignorance...for all the ppl who are like oh..double standard...race card....go ahead and cry....who cares what it was...there are black ppl suing other black ppl bc they said the n word...so shutup....the hate goes both ways.....lets just drop this dumbass subject..and put all the stupid hate behind..and oh yeh #9..gina...as a black woman...I think u are absolutely white...jesse jackson and al sharpton are hypocrites...every where the media is at....they dont wanna help they just want to be seen..and its sad that so many black americans go to them for help....anyways..howz about we all focuse on getting our troops home....because just as this whole michael richards thing is stupid....our was is beginning to look the same!!

Posted at 12:54PM on Dec 1st 2006 by Loretta

32. This pisses me off so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The jokes that blacks make about white people offend ME & i'm Spanish!!!!!!!! This is so ridiculous! I really hope these losers don't get any money for this! I mean clearly Richards made a huge mistake, yes it was racist, but why does have to be humiliated again. I hate that society needs to be "afraid" of what to say around black people just because of slavery, HELLO PEOPLE the irish & hispanics where slaves too!!!!!!!They're not still crying about though. So unfair.

Posted at 12:34PM on Dec 1st 2006 by Florida's finest

33. let the healing begin? what babies!!!!! there are 2 different sets of rules chris rock and others can say the n word and call us crackers and its ok. I want and apology for being called a cracker, and 1 million dollars!!!!!!!!!!! i need to heal

Posted at 1:09PM on Dec 1st 2006 by louie

34. I heard an interview with one of the hecklers. He said that he actually "feared for is life". Yeah, he was with 16 friends up in the balcony and he was afraid of one lone man that was down on the stage.

In the interview, when asked about money, all he would say was IF the judge feels a financial settlement is right he will accept it.

I hope these black guys have to pay Richards for each time they called him the "C" word. That is racial too, ya know!

Posted at 12:43PM on Dec 1st 2006 by JJ

35. Mr. Richards was beyond wrong making those comments, but isn't this taking it a bit far? A retired judge, mediation and possible payout? Gloria Aldred is such a media whore. And the men those comments were directed to are just looking for money.

If they really feel the need for an apology and for Mr. Richards to pay, how about Richards apologizes plus gives a large donation to a CHARITY of their choice? Why all the drama? Oh yeah, attention. And a quick pay day.

Posted at 1:12PM on Dec 1st 2006 by amy

36. If a black standup had called a white chick a c@nt.......she'd be sh*t out of luck as for crying foul.
The same when a white guy is called a hateful name.

The only way a white guy will ever get rich is HARD WORK.

Posted at 12:48PM on Dec 1st 2006 by jeff

37. #28 if his racial rant had been about spanish people you would be singing a diffrent toon! This has nothing to do with slavery it about that racist bullsh*t he said! He said what he said in 2006 not slavery days!

Posted at 12:51PM on Dec 1st 2006 by girly

38. This gives the word "blackmail" a whole new meaning.

Posted at 1:49AM on Dec 3rd 2006 by Mel Gibson

39. If Michael gives those two losers money, then others just like them will be crawling out of the woodwork. Those 2 idiots don't deserve a dime.
And as for Jesse Jackson, I'm surprised a sniper hasn't gotten him yet.

Posted at 12:56PM on Dec 1st 2006 by Prnzez

40. say take it to Oprah and settle it there with the hypocritical cast of Crash and close the show with rappers saying the N word while they jive to their own crap.

Posted at 11:33AM on Dec 1st 2006 by A mother

I'm sure your kids will be watching to copy/learn the new "jive" moves!!!
A Mother.....Shame that you're any ones mother with that mentality...Sad!

Posted at 12:55PM on Dec 1st 2006 by What???

41. #30 the guys never called him any kind of racist name! All one said was my friend doesn't think your funny! And I should know I was there!

Posted at 1:24PM on Dec 1st 2006 by Amber

42. "Healing and closure"......give me a fuckin' break.

Posted at 2:40PM on Dec 1st 2006 by hypnotard

43. yEAP I KNOW THEM BLACK BOYS JUST WANTED MONEY ALL ALONG!

Posted at 1:07PM on Dec 1st 2006 by 4real

44. Jeff I fill so sorry for you white people have it so hard! Please!!!!!!!!!!! Go tell that bullsh*t to somebody who buys trash!

Posted at 1:40PM on Dec 1st 2006 by Latinio Girl

45. #41 WHY DID THEY SAY ANYTHING AT ALL? THATS JUST RUDE, AND ANYWAYS WHO GIVES A RATS ASS HE SAID HES SORRY, BUT THEN AGAIN THE BLACK BOYS KNOW THEIR COULD BE MONEY IN THE MIDDLE!

Posted at 2:05PM on Dec 1st 2006 by 4real

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