Meghan Markle Spokesperson: The Sun’s Apology for ‘Deeply Migogynist Article’ a ‘PR Shock’
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A spokesperson Meghan Markle It is all about a “deeply misogynist” article Jeremy Clarkson, a media personality, wrote about the Duchess and Sussex. The Sun.
After receiving backlash against Clarkson’s message that he hated the Duchess on a “cellular level,” the article was removed the next Monday. The outlet stated they were aware of the controversy and had “removed the article.”sincerely sorry.”
A spokesperson for Meghan Markle said in a statement to PEOPLE that she was scathing of the outlet’s apology. “The Sun has not reached out to The Duchess of Sussex to make an apology demonstrates their intent. This is nothing more that a PR stunt.”
“While we are sorry for the publication’s comments that were offensive, this wouldn’t have happened if…” The Sun They have vowed to stop profiting from and exploiting hate, violence, and misogyny.” “A genuine apology would be a shift of their coverage and in ethical standards for everyone. Unfortunately, we aren’t holding our breath.
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Clarkson also expressed his hatred for Markle and referenced a famous scene. Game of Thrones. “At night I can’t sleep as I lay there grinding my teeth, dreaming of the day when she will be paraded naked through every British town, while the crowd chants, ‘Shame! He also wrote, “I throw lumps of excrement towards her.”
Clarkson has since apologized to Clarkson for his graphic remarks, acknowledging that it was “very badly received by a lot of people”. Twitter. He added, “I’m horrified that I caused so much harm and I will be more cautious in the future.”
The Sun Friday’s statement from the editors to the article read: “Columnists are entitled to their opinions, but we, as publishers, recognize that freedom of expression comes with responsibility.” We at The Sun We regret the publication of this piece and we are truly sorry.”
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Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, was elected to Twitter To condemn the article. “As Jeremy Clarkson ought to know, words have consequences. “The words in Clarkson’s piece are not joke – they are dangerous and inexcusable,” Mayor of Toronto tweeted. “We are living in an epidemic of violence against women, girls, and men with strong voices must do more than this.”
After the article was published, Brits took to Twitter to criticize it. According to the report, there were 6,000 complaints to IPSO, the British press regulator. BBC.