Imus Clarifies: “I Was Defending, Not Offending Pacman Jones” - With Video
NEW YORK — Radio host Don Imus said Tuesday he was making “a sarcastic point” that police often unfairly target blacks when he asked about Adam “Pacman” Jones’ race on his show.
Imus, who lost his job last year after comments on the Rutgers University women’s basketball team, said the latest controversy is fueled by people who are out to get him.
“No man has more discussions about race than I have,” he said. “Why not report on that? I know some people want to get me, but this is ridiculous.”
Imus pointed out that his show has a black producer and two black co-hosts.
Jones, a Dallas Cowboys defensive back who has had run-ins with the law and is serving a suspension from the National Football League, recently announced he wanted to be known by his real name, Adam or Mr. Jones, rather than his nickname.
Jones said his decision is an attempt to disassociate himself with his well-chronicled history of trouble.
The Imus controversy erupted Monday morning when sportscaster Warner Wolf told Imus that Jones wanted to swap monikers.
“He’s been arrested six times since being drafted by Tennessee in 2005,” Wolf said.
(CNN)
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